Jodi Miesen

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BOYNE CITY — One man has taken on the role of dad, not only to his stepson, but also to three little girls, all under the age of two. Matt McKelvey said he and his wife Alyssa, married last September, have always said fostering was in their future. “We’re not sure if we’re able to have our own kids or not. My wife’s family has a background of fostering kids and I worked as a foster care case manager. I saw a huge need in foster care, and my wife did as well,” said McKelvey.

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Harbor Springs adding to electrical grid to keep up with demandHARBOR SPRINGS — Growing tourism is forcing one Northern Michigan community to add on to their electrical grid to keep up with increased demand. The city of Harbor Springs is in the process of adding a second substation, to help keep up with the electrical needs of the people who live there and avoid brownouts during the summer season.

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ROSCOMMON — A Northern Michigan advocacy group, hoping to revamp a now-defunct county juvenile detention center with help from the community to pay for the renovations. Northern Michigan’s Children’s Assessment Center in Roscommon is holding a “You Hold the Key Building” fundraiser for the two-phase expansion that will cost close to $3 million. The Roscommon County juvenile detention center closed down in October of 2022 due to a staffing shortage and funding concerns.

2 weeks ago | 9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen

Michigan State Police and child advocacy groups are warning parents of the dangers of online predators this time of year, as school ends this week in many Northern Michigan districts. MSP said during the summer months, kids have more time on their hands, increasing the risk of online dangers.

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ISABELLA COUNTY — Isabella County continues to move ahead without its road patrol. The entire division was cut at the end of last year because of a budget shortfall and a failed special millage in May. All of that forced them to cut most deputies, leaving just the sheriff and undersheriff. Isabella County Central Dispatch Director Chad Gittus said response times are always on the mind of a dispatcher. “We take emergency calls,” Gittus said. “We listen to people’s problems. And on their worst day.