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Northern Michigan woman recounts animal rescue and recovery efforts in North Carolina
HARBOR SPRINGS - A Northern Michigan woman is back home, resting from a week-long trip to an area of North Carolina. devastated by Hurricane Helene. Sarah Schertel, the director of operations for the Little Traverse Bay Human Society in Harbor Springs, was there to help in search and recovery efforts for animals. Schertel said helping people was also at the heart of their mission. “We can all say, ‘Oh, my gosh, I would never leave without my pet.’ Right? But in that situation, you might not have an opportunity. You really might not have another alternative. And for some, they chose not to leave,” said Schertel.
Sweater Weather? Not So Fast – Northern Michigan Heats Up!
GAYLORD — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:43 AM on October 19, 2024. Northern Michigan is experiencing an unusually warm stretch of weather, thanks to a high-pressure system pushing temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above average. With highs expected to reach into the upper 60s and low 70s over the weekend, some areas might even flirt with 80°F on Monday.
Cadillac Area Community Foundation gives money to Habitat for Humanity to help housing shortage
The Cadillac Area Community Foundation is hoping to help with the housing shortage, by giving the Cadillac Area Habitat For Humanity money to buy more property in the area. The foundation awarded the non-profit $35,000 to buy three lots on Mark Lane in Cadillac. Executive director Doreen Lanc said the properties are empty right now, but they were reasonably priced, making it an attractive purchase for habitat for humanity to develop. She said it also has the infrastructure for water and sewage already in place.
Toys For Tots campaign underway in Northern Michigan
The Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Cadillac Salvation Army putting out more than 30 boxes in businesses and organizations throughout Wexford and Missaukee counties. Officer in Command, Lieutenant Greg Bock with the Salvation Army in Cadillac said they have been a partner with Toys for Tots for decades. “We’ve been passing out Toys for Tots boxes. We have boxes in Cadillac, in Manton, in Lake City, in Missaukee. And we’re always looking for new locations,” said Bock. He said they are looking for organizations or businesses that want to get involved.
WATCH: Sports Overtime Week 8
Ogemaw Heights 64 - Harrison 28 The Falcons handed the Hornets their first loss of the season during the Jack Pine Crossover. The Falcons end the regular season next week hosting Croswell-Lexington while Harrison hosts Evart Coopersville 7 - Big Rapids 24
Ferris State return home to face Michigan Tech on Saturday
BIG RAPIDS - The Ferris State Bulldogs football team returns home on Saturday to host the Michigan Tech Huskies. The Bulldogs come in at 5-1, on a 5-game winning streak while Michigan tech come in at 4-2. Last weekend Ferris played one of their more interesting games as halfway through the 2nd quarter the game was suspended due to lightning and ended up having to be finished on Sunday morning, the first game for many Bulldogs that was played over two days. “Yeah, it’s a long, long, long career here. 420 games or whatever But it’s the first time ever,” said Ferris State head coach Tony Annese. Kickoff is set for 1 at Top Taggart Field.
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