County Seeks Indigent Defense Attorney

Posted on October 13th, 2021

The County of Emmet is seeking an attorney experienced in criminal law defense to become part of a group of attorneys who provide legal services to indigent criminal defendants in the district and circuit courts of Emmet County. To read all the requirements for the position, please refer to the additional… Read More

Public Comment Welcome on SkyWest Airlines’ Proposal for Essential Service at PLN

Posted on August 23rd, 2021

SkyWest Airlines has offered a proposal to continue providing essential air service between Pellston Regional Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Please refer to the proposal for more information. Emmet County welcomes comments from the public concerning this proposal. Direct all comments… Read More

Committee on Aging Now Accepting Applications for Senior Citizen Millage Funds

Posted on August 2nd, 2021

The Emmet County Committee on Aging is now accepting applications for funds available to be used to provide services for senior citizens in Emmet County for year 2022. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Emmet County Clerk’s Office at (231) 348-1745 or by downloading the application… Read More

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Available for Sept. 30, 2020 Excessive Rain Event

Posted on April 8th, 2021

Original release date: March 19, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations in Michigan due… Read More

Governor Whitmer Appoints Jennifer Deegan to the 57th Circuit Court Bench

Posted on March 19th, 2021

Original release date: March 19, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Jennifer E. Deegan to the 57th Circuit Court of Emmet County.
Deegan is currently a partner with Nelson, Deegan, Forster & Stikovich, PC. In her… Read More

Remounted Ambulance 40-7 Put Back in Service

Posted on March 16th, 2021

The 2015 version of Ambulance 40-7 in the Emmet County EMS fleet recently hit the 250,000 mile mark and was sent in to be remounted on to a new chassis. The ambulance module was also completely revamped by Kodiak Emergency Vehicles, so when the vehicle was returned to Emmet County EMS, it looked brand new!… Read More

19th Annual March for Meals Campaign Brings Attention to Issues Facing Many Seniors

Posted on March 1st, 2021

Original release date: March 1, 2021
The 19th annual March for Meals has kicked off its yearly campaign to raise awareness of the increasing number of older Americans who face hunger and isolation, serious issues that have only grown worse over the past year with the threat of COVID-19 and the ongoing… Read More

Sheriff’s Office Issues ‘All Clear’ on Alanson School Threat

Posted on February 24th, 2021

Original release date: Feb. 22, 2021
About 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office announced an investigation into an online threat of violence made to a student of Alanson Public Schools. The Sheriff’s Office and Alanson Public School administration believed it was in… Read More

Notice of Road Construction Detour This Spring Near Camp Petosega

Posted on February 19th, 2021

Beginning in early spring 2021, visitors to Camp Petosega will have to travel to the campground ONLY from Pickerel Lake Road while road construction occurs on Banwell Road bridge just north of Camp Petosega Road. The construction is scheduled to be completed in June 2021, though that time frame is dependent… Read More

Cupid in Quarantine: It’s Easy to Support Local Businesses and the Planet While Celebrating

Posted on February 11th, 2021

Original release date: Feb. 8, 2021
Classic Valentine’s Day plans may require some adjustments due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While getting COVID creative, show the planet and local businesses some love, too, this February 14. Valentine’s cards with glitter,… Read More