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FEMA funding is $14.7M for Presque Isle Electric & Gas storm recovery
Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op announced July 22 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has officially obligated $14.7 million toward the cooperative’s Category A debris removal costs. This funding is for recovery efforts following the historic March 2025 ice storm and marks the first federal funding approved for the cooperative’s recovery. The obligation is a significant milestone in the federal reimbursement process for Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op, though the funds have not yet been received. The cooperative has submitted approximately $145 million in eligible storm recovery costs to the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the catastrophic ice storm. President Allan Berg and CEO of Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op, called the announcement an “exciting day for our cooperative and our members.” Berg noted that while the funds are not yet in hand, the $14.7 million obligation is an “encouraging sign that the reimbursement process is moving forward.” The ice storm caused more than $150 million in damage across Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op’s electric system. Any reimbursement received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be used to reduce the emergency line of credit that the cooperative secured to restore service after the storm. The
climatecosmos.com
13 midwest lake towns retirees over 70 keep quietly moving to each spring in 2026 because the summers stay under 82 and property tax stays under 1800 a year
Most retirees over 70 are still packing for Florida or Arizona – and quietly regretting it by July. A small, sharp-eyed group has found something the retirement industry never advertises: Midwest lake towns where summer afternoons stay under 82°F and the property tax bill lands lower than a monthly car payment.
Up North Voice
Art on the Bay celebrates 49 years in Alpena
ALPENA — Bay View Park will become an outdoor gallery when the 49th annual Art on the Bay returns Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19. The open-air fine art and craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The event will take place at Bay View Park, at the corner of State Avenue and Prentiss Street in Alpena. Admission is free, and the show is open to the public.
Petoskey News Review
Soo Locks history program brings major Great Lakes story to Gaylord
The Otsego County Library in Gaylord will host a July 21 program exploring the history and ongoing construction of the Soo Locks, led by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the library, 700 S. Otsego Ave., is part of the America250 speaker series, according to a community announcement. Michelle Briggs, chief park ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will present “The History of the Soo Locks,” focusing on how the locks were built and how they continue to function. The program includes historical and modern photographs comparing earlier construction with current conditions. The presentation will also highlight a new lock under construction, offering attendees a look at a large infrastructure project in the Great Lakes region. The Soo Locks have played a significant role in Great Lakes shipping for more than 165 years and are located in nearby Sault Ste. Marie, making the topic especially relevant for Northern Michigan residents, according to the announcement. Briggs has worked as chief park ranger at the Soo Locks, where responsibilities include interpreting the site’s history and explaining its operations and expansion. “The Soo Locks have played a critical role in the growth
takemetotn.com
Education Gets Exciting Inside 12 Michigan Aquariums Full of Wonder
Michigan is surrounded by more freshwater than almost anywhere else on Earth, so it makes sense that the state is packed with incredible aquariums and aquatic exhibits. From bustling city attractions to quiet nature centers tucked along the Great Lakes shoreline, these spots bring underwater worlds to life in ways that go far beyond a textbook.
WBKB 11
City of Alpena announces construction updates for the week of 7/6
ALPENA, Mich. - Starting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, reconstruction will begin on Taylor Street between Long Lake Avenue and Spratt Street. The section of Taylor Street will be closed for the duration of the project. People living in the area will have limited access to their driveways. Many will need to park on side streets. Signs and barricades will be present to remind motorists of the construction. You're asked to plan ahead with alternated routes. The project is expected to take 8 weeks, as long as the weather cooperates and no other issues cause delays. Also starting on Tuesday, the alley behind John Boys Restaurant between 9th and 10th Avenue will be closed to allow for cleanup of the buildings involved in the fire earlier this year. Work is expected to last a week. There will be barricades up to prevent the public from driving through. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY WBKB 11. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.