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16-05-2025
- Business
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Donations, grants for Northern Michigan ice storm recovery continue to roll in
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Debris is still getting cleared from around Northern Michigan after the multi-day ice storm in March caused widespread damage to trees, power lines and property. While House Bill 4328, a $100 million relief plan proposed by State Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs), has passed the House and potential federal funds are still pending, local and state organizations are stepping up with hefty donations and financial support to help with recovery efforts. More: As DNR clears trees from ice storm, even more threats loom to Up North forests Among recent donations are: Michigan's credit union community, along with national partners, delivered approximately $358,000 in relief grants to those affected by the storm. The Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF) Ice Storm Relief Fund provided $500 emergency grants to credit union members who experienced financial hardship due to storm-related damage. A total of $87,000 was raised from 27 credit unions, three chapters, two partner organizations and individual donors across Michigan. These contributions funded 174 grants for members served by eight credit unions across the 12 counties included in the state of emergency. CUAid, the National Credit Union Foundation's disaster relief program, also distributed $270,789 in grant funding to help offset storm-related expenses such as cleanup, repairs and displacement. The Consumers Energy Foundation donated $50,000 to three area community foundations to help with disaster relief efforts. The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan's Urgent Needs Fund received $30,000, the Otsego Community Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund received $10,000, and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation's Emergency Response Fund received $10,000. In its first round of 2025 grants, Great Lakes Energy's People Fund awarded 44 grants. Included in that roundup is $10,000 in urgent needs funding that was awarded to the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, the Otsego Community Foundation, the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. If you're looking for ways to donate, provides donation links to the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, the Otsego Community Foundation, the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. — Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@ This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Donations, grants for Northern Michigan ice storm recovery still rolling in
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Automotive
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U.S. 131 resurfacing project in Petoskey set to start May 12
PETOSKEY — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on U.S. 131 in Petoskey on Monday, May 12. The $933,472 project will resurface nearly 1.6 miles of U.S. 131 from south of Lears Road to south of U.S. 31. The project is set to be completed by June 20. Subscribe: Check out our offers and read the local news that matters to you While the work will primarily be done at night, some minor work is expected to be done during daytime hours. Traffic regulators and traffic shifts will be in place during the project. According to MDOT, the project will include new pavement markings and extend the service life of the road. — Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@ This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: U.S. 131 resurfacing project in Petoskey set to start May 12, 2025
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26-04-2025
- Politics
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Petoskey council sets dates, locations for upcoming ward and city conventions
PETOSKEY — Dates, times and locations have been set for upcoming ward and city conventions in Petoskey. The annual tradition is how council and mayoral candidates are nominated for city office. The process is required by City Charter provisions. Ward conventions are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Monday, June 16 at the following locations: Ward 1 will meet in the council chambers at Petoskey City Hall Ward 2 will meet in the gym/cafeteria at Ottawa Elementary School Ward 3 will meet in the gym/cafeteria at Lincoln Elementary School Ward 4 will meet in the gym/cafeteria at Sheridan Elementary School Delegates and alternates will also be selected at the ward conventions for the later city convention, which is set for 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18 at city hall. In addition to choosing candidates, the conventions also allow an opportunity to discuss ward or city issues among participants. Subscribe: Check out our offers and read the local news that matters to you According to the city's ward convention procedures, a person is eligible to participate if they are a resident of that specific ward, are at least 18 years old, are a U.S. citizen and are otherwise qualified as a voter under the Constitution and laws of the State of Michigan, although they do not need to be registered as a voter. For more information about Petoskey City Council, visit — Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@ This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Petoskey council sets dates, locations for 2025 ward and city conventions
