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1 week ago | 
9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen |Jacob Johnson
Otsego ice storm debris removal extensionCADILLAC - Emergency management workers and local leaders were in Northern Michigan to assess the needs of communities still dealing with the impact from the powerful March ice storms. The director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the Otsego County Emergency Manager were on hand to review the devastation still left behind. they even extended the emergency declaration to help keep support in place.
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2 weeks ago | 
9and10news.com | Jacob Johnson
First ever “River Race of Two Cities” this weekend in Gladwin CountyGLADWIN — Gladwin County will host the first-ever River Race of Two Cities. It is making its debut over the Memorial Day Weekend, bringing together the community for a celebration of natural resources and outdoor recreation. There will be much to do during the two day event, including a silent auction, a craft show and even live music.
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2 weeks ago | 
9and10news.com | Jacob Johnson
Busy fishing weekend expected despite cooler weatherROSCOMMON COUNTY — As the holiday weekend approaches, local bait shops and anglers are preparing to sink their hooks on Houghton Lake. The folks at Lyman’s On The Lake say spring fishing has been great with an abundance of crappies, bluegill and walleye. They say even with the cooler temperatures, they’re ready for a busy weekend. “We’re preparing for a normal, busy memorial weekend.
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2 weeks ago | 
9and10news.com | Jacob Johnson
05-20-2025 at 08:20:55 PM EDT| Updated 05-20-2025 at 08:22:09 PM EDTREED CITY — Osceola County communities celebrated the completion of the 220th Avenue corridor project in Richmond Township. For about five years, the Richmond Township Downtown Development Authority, the City of Reed City and the Osceola County Road Commission have been working together to add improvements to 220th Avenue from U.S. 10 to Upton Avenue.
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2 weeks ago | 
9and10news.com | Jacob Johnson
TRAVERSE CITY — With temperatures warming up, ticks are on the move and looking for a meal. More sun and longer days mean some are eager to get out and enjoy the spring weather. Ticks lurk almost everywhere, especially in tall grass and bushy areas and they’re known to carry viruses, bacteria and parasites leading to illnesses like Lyme Disease. “If Lyme Disease is caught early, you just have the rash and not a lot of other symptoms.
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2 weeks ago | 
9and10news.com | Jacob Johnson
GAYLORD — The March ice storm left tens of thousands without power across Northern Michigan, and now, the Michigan Public Service Commission wants to hear from those affected. The MPSC says their primary goal is to serve the public by ensuring safe, reliable and accessible energy and telecommunications services. They will be hosting a public forum in Gaylord to review the response to the ice storm and to hear input from utility customers who were impacted.
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2 weeks ago | 
firehouse.com | Ryan Baker |Jacob Johnson
Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Have an Impact on your Fire DepartmentThis week's focus on taking full advantage of your training opportunities within your own fire department as our members should fill the seats in the trainings you host. This week's focus on taking full advantage of your training opportunities within your own fire department as our members should fill the seats in the trainings you host.
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1 month ago | 
firehouse.com | Ryan Baker |Jacob Johnson
Firehouse's Mentor Monday: Look in the MirrorJacob Johnson talks about how if members bash their own fire department in hopes of making themselves fire famous then they may be the problem. In Week 17 of Firehouse's Mentor Monday, Jacob Johnson discusses that if members bash their own fire department in hopes of making themselves fire famous then they may be the problem. Ryan BakerRyan Baker is a writer and associate editor with prior experiences in online and print production.
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2 months ago | 
firehouse.com | Ryan Baker |Jacob Johnson
Careers & EducationFirehouse's Mentor Monday: The Rookie's First Day - Part 3In Part 3 of Firehouse's Mentor Monday for rookie firefighters, Jacob Johnson recognizes that it's important to get out of the way as the company officer. Let the crew have time to bond with the rookie and let the crew teach them the job as much as you. In Part 3 of Firehouse's Mentor Monday for rookie firefighters, Jacob Johnson recognizes that it's important to get out of the way as the company officer.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen |Jacob Johnson
Cadillac Advocates for Clean Water are trying to piece together how the city of Cadillac has found itself with an emerging PFAS or forever chemical situation. The grassroots organization was formed back in December after PFAS were found at unsafe levels in Cadillac’s Industrial Park area. The group’s co-founder, Susan Giftos said she started the online group back in December after noticing that a lot of people had many unanswered questions. She said what they discovered is extremely concerning.
