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This week: One year since the Gaylord tornado, school safety in Traverse City, and a pedaling the rails in Grawn.

Jill McDonnell brings nearly 30 years of experience in law enforcement and has served as Emergency Management Coordinator in Charlevoix since 2020.

Aside from major changes in technology, he says Cheboygan is the same town he knew as a kid.

This is the second threat Cheboygan Public Schools has received in less than three weeks. Authorities say the incidents are unrelated.

According to a memo from the city, a police department employee accused Doan of “repeated and regularly inappropriate conduct on the basis of sex.”

Young people in the juvenile justice system who need long-term mental health care often find there are not enough resources to handle them. That can leave children and families feeling confused and alone.

Nearly two weeks ago, vandals tore the center apart, throwing food on the floor, destroying medicines and artifacts, and leaving graffiti on the walls.

Damage reaches into the thousands of dollars and cultural artifacts were likely destroyed.

John Douglas Allen, 76, entered his plea before United States District Judge Thomas Ludington in Bay City this week. He faces up to 20 years in prison.