https://www.wcmu.org/tags/montmorency-county Montmorency County en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:29:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/northeast-michigan-senior-center-closed-after-blizzard-causes-roof-collapse The senior center in the village of Atlanta will be closed for the foreseeable future after heavy amounts of snow accumulated on its roof from last week's blizzard. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:29:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/northeast-michigan-senior-center-closed-after-blizzard-causes-roof-collapse Brianna Edgar, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-28/montmorency-county-appoints-new-emergency-manager Montmorency County is appointing Sarah Melching as its full-time emergency manager after an eight-month search. Melching has been serving as the emergency manager for Presque Isle County and will move into her new role in August. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:08:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-28/montmorency-county-appoints-new-emergency-manager Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-08/northeast-michigan-bakery-opens-after-revitalizing-contaminated-property A year ago, Hillman housed an abandoned gas station that sat on contaminated land due to massive amounts of petroleum. This past week, business owner Jamie MacAurther opened her new bakery after two years of revitalizing the land. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:07:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-08/northeast-michigan-bakery-opens-after-revitalizing-contaminated-property Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-15/like-a-tinderbox-northern-michigan-county-worries-about-ice-storm-debris Montmorency County residents shared their concerns about not being able to dispose of debris from March's ice storm with county commissioners during their latest meeting, stating that it may pose a risk of wildfires this summer. County officials discussed what options they have for sites as well as their mission to fill the county's emergency manager position. Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:38:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-15/like-a-tinderbox-northern-michigan-county-worries-about-ice-storm-debris Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-06/future-unclear-for-shared-emergency-manager-in-two-northern-michigan-counties Weeks before the ice storm pummeled Alpena and Montmorency counties in late March, local officials were discussing sharing an emergency manager. Now, it's uncertain if the proposal will go into effect. Tue, 06 May 2025 21:18:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-06/future-unclear-for-shared-emergency-manager-in-two-northern-michigan-counties Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-17/all-power-nearly-restored-in-northern-michigan Some people across northern Michigan were without power for 18 days following a historic ice storm that blasted through the region in late March. In recent days, workers have repaired or replaced hundreds of utility poles in remote areas of Michigan wilderness to bring people back online. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:28:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-17/all-power-nearly-restored-in-northern-michigan Rick Brewer, Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-08/where-to-get-food-warmth-and-shelter-in-montmorency-county Montmorency County officials have released updates on where residents can seek warmth, food and shelter. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:35:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-08/where-to-get-food-warmth-and-shelter-in-montmorency-county Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-04/new-mural-in-atlanta-sparks-positive-reactions In northeast Michigan, a business owner decided to brighten up the entrance of his town by commissioning an artist. The panoramic, nature-inspired vignettes alongside his motel have made heads turn in the town of Atlanta. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:42:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-04/new-mural-in-atlanta-sparks-positive-reactions Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-06/presque-isle-county-man-arrainged-after-animal-abuse-investigation Scott Allen Thompson, 56, of Hawks, was arraigned Aug. 2 following an animal cruelty investigation. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it found ten dead animals on his property and numerous others starving, without water and living in "poor conditions." Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:49:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-06/presque-isle-county-man-arrainged-after-animal-abuse-investigation Teresa Homsi