North Michigan News

The unemployment rate in Alcona County hit 7.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Alcona County in week ending May 11?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Alcona County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Otsego County in week ending May 11?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Otsego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Ogemaw County Education: 1,878 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

There were 1,878 white students enrolled in Ogemaw County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

1,983 white students enrolled in Missaukee County schools in 2022-23 school year

There were 1,983 white students enrolled in Missaukee County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

26 multiracial students enrolled in Montmorency County schools in 2022-23 school year

There were 26 multiracial students enrolled in Montmorency County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Otsego County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 11

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Otsego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Cavitt announces local office hours in Alpena and Harrisville

State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, has announced plans to host local office hours in Alpena and Harrisville. The meetings are scheduled for Friday, May 24 at the Alpena City Hall from 5 to 6 p.m., located at 208 N. 1st Ave in Alpena, and on Friday, May 31 at the Alcona County Building from 9 to 10 a.m., located at 106 5th St. in Harrisville.

NMU women's soccer welcomes nine freshmen recruits for 2024 season

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team has announced its incoming freshman class for 2024, consisting of nine students from four different states. The new recruits are expected to bring a wealth of talent and leadership to the team, which is the reigning GLIAC post-season and regular season champion.

Jack Hitchens, former St. Francis High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

They open the tournament against Catholic Cardinals.

Dylan Bates, former Benzie Central Senior. High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Roscommon County in week ending May 11

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Roscommon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.8% of Kalkaska County's student body in 2022-23 school year

In Kalkaska County schools, 1.8% of students enrolled identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

2,119 white students enrolled in Cheboygan County schools in 2022-23 school year

There were 2,119 white students enrolled in Cheboygan County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Minnie Bittell earns first-team all-region honors in lacrosse

The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has recognized 128 student-athletes from Division II with selections to the All-Region teams for 2024. Among them, Minnie Bittell from Northern Michigan has been named a first-team all-region attacker.

Grant Richardson, former Harbor Springs High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

Carson Bassett, former Mcbain High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

They open the tournament against Ashland Eagles.

Daniel Wilcome, former Cheboygan Area High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

Former Oscoda Area High School standout Owen Franklin’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

His team enters the tournament as a number five seed.

Former Cadillac Senior High School standout Maddux Hoaglund’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16