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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kalkaska County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

EmmaRay wins first district prize in 2025 Congressional Art Competition

Rep. Jack Bergman has announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the First District.

Bergman introduces acts to aid veterans and enhance VA accountability

Rep. Jack Bergman announced the advancement of two legislative initiatives from the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Michigan House approves bill forgiving snow days due to ice storms

State Representative Cam Cavitt has successfully led the passage of a bill in the House that aims to forgive school closures caused by ice storms, thereby preventing mandatory summer school for Northern Michigan students.

Fairbairn's $100M ice storm relief plan advances in Michigan legislature

State Representative Parker Fairbairn has successfully led the passage of a $100 million relief plan through the House to aid Northern Michigan following a severe ice storm earlier this year.

Alpena County: Social Security dependency reached 12.7% in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 12.7% of income in Alpena County, providing an average of $6,198 per capita to residents.

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Alexis Kozlowski, former Gaylord High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

They enter the tournament as a number eight seed.

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Addison Wangler, former Gaylord High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

First game takes place on Thursday, May 8.

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Jayden Marlatt, former Johannesburg-Lewiston High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

They open the tournament against Saginaw Valley State Cardinals.

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Which former North Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10?

These former North Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10.

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Which Grand Traverse County district had biggest enrollment in 2024-25 school year

Traverse City Area Public Schools stood out with the highest student enrollment in Grand Traverse County, welcoming 8,584 students in the 2024-25 school year.

Percentage of white students ready for college falls in Onaway Area Community School District in 2022-23 school year

White students' college readiness declined in Onaway Area Community School District during the 2022-23 school year.

Bipartisan bill targets fall prevention among older veterans

Legislation aimed at reducing fall-related injuries among older veterans has been introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and...

Grand Traverse County: Social Security made up 8.2% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.2% of income in Grand Traverse County, providing an average of $5,103 per capita to residents.

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Which former North Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

These former North Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9.

Emmet County Public Schools of Petoskey welcomed most students in 2024-25 school year

Public Schools of Petoskey stood out with the highest student enrollment in Emmet County, welcoming 2,409 students in the 2024-25 school year.

Oscoda County residents received $16,284 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 19th in Michigan

In 2022, residents of Oscoda County received an average of $16,284 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in Michigan.

College readiness in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools differed among races in school in 2022-23 school year

White students' college readiness declined in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

Adam Wilson appointed head coach for NMU women's wrestling

Northern Michigan University has appointed Adam Wilson as the new head coach for the Women's Wrestling program.

Presque Isle County: Medicare made up 10.3% of total income in 2022