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State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, has emphasized the critical need for prioritizing police staffing in Michigan as the state anticipates a significant budget surplus. Cavitt highlighted the concerning trend of diminishing resources allocated to local law enforcement despite financial opportunities.Michigan is poised to have a budget surplus exceeding $1.3 billion this year, prompting Cavitt to question the allocation of funds, stating, "You would think there has to be some money there for local law enforcement, right?" He expressed disappointment in the past decisions...

Ogemaw County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: The Villa at Rose City

With an overall rating of three, The Villa at Rose City was the largest nursing home in Ogemaw County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Maya Hunter leads Wildcats to eighth place finish at SVSU Invitational

Led by Maya Hunter's impressive second round score of 71, the Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's golf team advanced three positions to finish eighth out of 14 teams at the SVSU Invitational. This performance ties Hunter's previous best from the NCAA II East Regionals, marking it as one of the top rounds in NMU women's golf history.

NMU men's golf finishes in top-15 at SVSU Spring Invite

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team completed their participation in the SVSU Spring Invite at Kearney Hill Golf Links, finishing in 14th place. The team moved down one spot from their position after the first round.

NMU athletics prepares for upcoming competitions across multiple sports

Northern Michigan University's athletic teams have a busy schedule ahead, with events spanning from March 19 to March 24, 2024.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Oscoda County in week ending Mar. 16?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Oscoda County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medilodge of Green View Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Alpena County

Boasting an overall rating of five, Medilodge of Green View was the second largest nursing home in Alpena County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

1 gas station in cities throughout Roscommon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Roscommon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Antrim County

Farms throughout cities in Antrim County received $677,852 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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There were 1,505 students enrolled in Cheboygan Area Schools in 2022-23 school year

For the 2022-23 school year, Cheboygan Area Schools reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 45 less students being enrolled.

Which former North Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

These former North Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

Crawford AuSable Schools welcomed 1,647 students in 2022-23 school year

There were 1,647 students enrolled in Crawford AuSable Schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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

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

Largest nursing home in Alpena County as of Q4 2023

Boasting an overall rating of four, Medilodge of Alpena was the largest nursing home in Alpena County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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North Michigan News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the North Michigan News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

NMU women's swim team places 19th at NCAA Championships

The NMU women's swim and dive team concluded their participation in the NCAA Championships held in Geneva, Ohio. The team secured 19th place out of 59 teams, accumulating a total of 59 points.

Northern Michigan University women's golf ranks eleventh after first round

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's golf team is positioned in 11th place among 14 teams after completing the first round of play. The team collectively scored +51, equating to 339 strokes, putting them behind Northwood and Kentucky Wesleyan, both at +45.

NMU swimmers break records and earn All-American honors at NCAA Championships

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team concluded their participation in the NCAA Championships on the fourth day of competition in Geneva, Ohio. Two athletes from the team achieved significant milestones by breaking school records and earning All-American honors.

NMU men's golf ranks 13th after first round at SVSU Spring Invitational

The NMU men's golf team is positioned in 13th place after the first round of the SVSU Spring Invitational, held in Lexington, Kentucky. The Wildcats collectively scored a +7 with a total of 295 strokes. Their performance included shooting +16 on par 3 holes (averaging 3.80), +7 on par 4 holes (averaging 4.14), and an impressive -11 on par 5 holes (averaging 4.45), which was the third-best among participating teams.

Northern Michigan exits NCAA Tournament after first-round loss to Ferris State