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News from February 2024

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Bergman Urges Postal Service to Keep Operations in Kingsford

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

Iron Mountain – Rep. Jack Bergman has sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing his concerns about proposed changes to the Iron Mountain Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC). In the letter, Bergman emphasizes the importance of maintaining local mail operations and services in Michigan's Upper Peninsula."The Iron Mountain facility serves as a lifeline for thousands of Yoopers – many of whom are seniors or service-disabled Veterans living in rural and remote areas," Bergman wrote. He highlighted the fact that these vulnerable communities rely on the...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SE Township of Leelanau: Precinct Leelanau Township 00001

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,579 voters in Central SE Township of Leelanau: Precinct Leelanau Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Rep. Cavitt Urges Governor to Support Northeast Michigan

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, has called on Governor [Name] and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to demonstrate their commitment to Northeast Michigan. Cavitt's statement comes after Alpena Community College (ACC) announced its plans to seek funding from the MPSC for a solar array project.Cavitt sees this as an opportunity for the governor and the MPSC to support a community in Northern Michigan. He criticizes the energy mandates imposed by the governor, claiming they have had a negative impact on rural areas. Cavitt points out...

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Northern Michigan wrestling hosts Alma for rescheduled dual meet

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

The Northern Michigan wrestling team is preparing to host Alma for a dual meet at the Superior Dome on Tuesday, February 6th at 6 p.m. This event was initially scheduled for January 12th but was postponed due to bad weather.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Forest Home: Precinct Forest Home Township 00001

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,207 voters in Central Township of Forest Home: Precinct Forest Home Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Rep. Borton: Interchange a valuable investment in Gaylord community

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

Rep. Ken Borton, a representative from Gaylord, expressed his support for the recent announcement by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding plans for a $55 million interstate interchange along I-75 and M-32 in Gaylord. In a statement released on Monday, Rep. Borton commended MDOT for recognizing the deteriorating condition of the current interchange and the increasing congestion experienced by motorists, particularly during tourism seasons.“It’s great to see MDOT recognize both the poor condition of the I-75 interchange in Gaylord and the growing...

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Median age of Oscoda County residents is 52

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

Oscoda County residents have a median age of 52-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Who voted in Central Township of Platte: Precinct Platte Township 00001 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 236 voters in Central Township of Platte: Precinct Platte Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Mio-AuSable Schools Education: 1 African American student was enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Feb 5, 2024

There was one African American student enrolled in Mio-AuSable Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 0.1% of McBain Rural Agricultural Schools's student body in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

In McBain Rural Agricultural Schools 0.1% of students identified as African American in the 2022-23 school year.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Almira: Precinct Almira Township 00001

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 2,230 voters in Central Township of Almira: Precinct Almira Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central Township of Bear Lake: Precinct Bear Lake Township 00001 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 955 voters in Central Township of Bear Lake: Precinct Bear Lake Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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There were 10 multiracial students enrolled in Glen Lake Community Schools in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

In Glen Lake Community Schools 1.4% of students identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Horton: Precinct Horton Township 00001

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 441 voters in Central Township of Horton: Precinct Horton Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Roscommon County in week ending Feb. 3?

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Roscommon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kalkaska County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in Kalkaska County schools' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: Did Emmet County's school districts enrollment rise or fall in 2022-23 school year?

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

Emmet County school districts enrolled 4,245 students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Churchill: Precinct Churchill Township 00001

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 887 voters in Central Township of Churchill: Precinct Churchill Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Klacking: Precinct Klacking Township 00001

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 348 voters in Central Township of Klacking: Precinct Klacking Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Median age of Ogemaw County residents reached 51 by 2021

By North Michigan News | Feb 4, 2024

Ogemaw County residents have a median age of 51-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.