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News from March 2024

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NMU women's swim team earns First-Team All-American honors at NCAA championships

By North Michigan News | Mar 14, 2024

The NMU women's swim and dive team concluded the second day of the NCAA DII Swimming and Diving Championships in Geneva, Ohio. The men's 200 Medley Relay team earned First-Team All-American honors.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alcona County in week ending Mar. 9?

By North Michigan News | Mar 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Alcona County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bergman Announces FEMA Window for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Applications

By North Michigan News | Mar 14, 2024

Rep. Bergman Announces FEMA Window for Assistance to Firefighters Grant ApplicationsMar 14, 2024Today, Rep. Bergman announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) window has opened for fire departments to submit applications for their Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. "The application period for FEMA’s 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program has opened and will close on April 12, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET," stated Rep. Bergman.Furthermore, Rep. Bergman has been actively supporting fire...

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Rep. Borton Criticizes Governor's Proposal to Cut Funding for Auditor General's Office

By North Michigan News | Mar 14, 2024

Rep. Ken Borton has criticized Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her proposal to cut funding for the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), calling it a move to undermine transparency in government. Borton, a Republican from Gaylord, expressed his concerns about the potential consequences of slashing the OAG's budget, which plays a crucial role in uncovering mismanagement and failures in state agencies and programs.“This proposed crippling of the OAG is a perfect example of the misguided leadership we’ve experienced under Gov. Whitmer,” said Rep. Borton. “Normal people in...

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NMU men's golf heads to SVSU Spring Intercollegiate at Kearney Hill

By North Michigan News | Mar 14, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's golf team is heading to Lexington, Kentucky, for the SVSU Spring Intercollegiate, marking their second event of the spring season. The competition will take place at Kearney Hill Golf Links, a Scottish links-style course known for its deep sand and grass bunkers, sparse trees, and open rolling terrain. This course has been recognized by Golf Digest Magazine as one of the top 10 courses in Kentucky.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Cheboygan County

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cheboygan County received $299,763 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Oscoda County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

Farms in Oscoda County received $21,804 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ogemaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 9

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ogemaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Jamieson Nursing Home: 5-star nursing home in Alcona County

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

Jamieson Nursing Home was one of the two for-profit facility nursing homes in Alcona County, Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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There were 2,793 students enrolled in Gaylord Community Schools in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

There were 2,793 students enrolled in Gaylord Community Schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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What was largest nursing home in Leelanau County as of Q4 2023?

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

Medilodge of Leelanau, the largest nursing home in Leelanau County, aided an average of 64.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Alcona County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 9

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Alcona County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2022-23 school year, white students had highest representation in Presque Isle County districts

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

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

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Bergman Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Foreign Adversaries from Owning Social Media Companies

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

Rep. Jack Bergman has voiced his support for the bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from owning social media companies. The legislation, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, received an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 352-61-1.In a statement following the vote, Rep. Bergman emphasized the importance of keeping social media platforms free from influence by foreign adversaries. He stated, "It’s pretty simple - social media companies owned by the Communist Chinese Party should not be influencing our...

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Northern Michigan Wildcats prepare for NCAA Tournament clash against Ferris State

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team, holding a record of 22-10, is set to face Ferris State in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64. The matchup is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Indianapolis. This game marks the second consecutive year that Northern Michigan has reached this stage of the tournament.

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Sen. Hoitenga to Host District Office Hour in West Branch on March 25

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, has announced plans to hold a district office hour in West Branch on Monday, March 25, where she will engage with constituents and provide updates from the Legislature.The office hour session, scheduled from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Logger’s Depot, 314 W. Houghton Ave. in West Branch, is open to all residents of the 36th District. According to Sen. Hoitenga, attendees are encouraged to share their opinions, concerns about state governance, or seek assistance with state-related issues without the need for prior...

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Senate committee approves long-awaited bipartisan FOIA legislation

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

The Senate Oversight Committee has approved long-awaited bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding the application of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Michigan Legislature, the governor, and the lieutenant governor. Sponsored by Sens. Ed McBroom and Jeremy Moss, the bills have garnered support from various organizations and are seen as a significant step towards greater government transparency.Sen. McBroom emphasized the importance of transparency in government, stating, "Transparency in our government is a necessary and important step in growing and restoring...

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NMU women's relay team earns second-team all-American honors at NCAA championships

By North Michigan News | Mar 13, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team began their participation in the 2024 NCAA Division II Championships with a commendable performance in the 800 Free Relay. The event took place on Tuesday night in Geneva, Ohio.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Oscoda County in week ending Mar. 9

By North Michigan News | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Oscoda County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2nd largest nursing home in Crawford County as of Q4 2023

By North Michigan News | Mar 12, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, Munson Healthcare Crawford Continuing Care Center was the second largest nursing home in Crawford County during the fourth quarter of 2023.