🌱 What federal inspectors just ordered at the Cheboygan Dam powerhouse
Cheboygan, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Cheboygan! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What federal inspectors just ordered at the Cheboygan Dam powerhouse
- Where Cheboygan County flood victims can get free water test kits
- Which Cheboygan-area athletes stood out on fields and tracks?
Also on today's calendar: Motown Mania and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 47 and low of 33 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, temps: high: 45, low: 32.
- Friday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 45 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Feds Order Immediate Inspection Of Cheboygan Dam Powerhouse (whmi.com) — Federal regulators have ordered immediate inspections of the Cheboygan Dam powerhouse after historic flooding pushed the structure close to failure, forcing an emergency restart of its long-idle turbines. Additional upstream dams near Cheboygan must also be inspected within days, as state and federal officials warn that hidden damage could still threaten local waterways and nearby homes. 
2. Parts of Indian River remain consumed by flood waters (wcmu.org) — Flooding around Indian River and Tuscora Township in Cheboygan County is still leaving homes, parks, and boat launches under water, and boating on the Indian River is closed through May 8. The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office is offering free water test kits at 825 S Huron St for residents on private wells, while Red Cross teams distribute cleaning supplies and other essentials to help families recover.
3. Looking at the Cheboygan area's top sports performers for April 24-25 (freep.com subscription) — High school athletes from Cheboygan and nearby schools turned in standout performances across softball, baseball, soccer, and track during games and meets on April 24–25. From Cheboygan’s baseball and soccer stat leaders to Inland Lakes and Onaway tournament highlights, the roundup spotlights who’s heating up this spring for local fans to follow.
4. Northern Michigan district opens 2026 Summer STEM Camp registration (9and10news.com) — Cheboygan-area students in grades 7–12 can now sign up for paid summer academies and hands-on STEM career camps through the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District. Programs running June through early August include welding, CNC machining, construction trades, healthcare, surveying, robotics and more, with some sessions hosted at McLaren Northern Michigan’s Cheboygan campus and other regional partners.
5. ‘A real wake-up call.' Flooding shifts Michigan dam safety debate (mlive.com) — Recent flooding that nearly overtopped the Cheboygan Dam is driving a broader push in Lansing to tighten Michigan’s dam safety laws and financial requirements for dam owners. Lawmakers and engineers say the Cheboygan scare shows how private ownership, aging structures, and limited emergency funds could leave communities like yours at risk without stronger oversight and investment.
📸 Around Cheboygan
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★ Featured events ★
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Buzzed & Bedazzled →
The Hive North, 100 S Main St, Cheboygan
11:00 am
Sunday May 3
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Other local events
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Caring for Lilacs with Anne Borowicz
Cheboygan Area Public Library, 100 S Bailey St., Cheboygan
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Forest Bathing
Cheboygan Area Public Library, 100 S Bailey St., Cheboygan
10:00 am -
Motown Mania →
Cheboygan Opera House, 403 N Huron St, Cheboygan
7:30 pm -
Due: CAAC Scholarship applications
Rivertown Follies, 1168 Maynard Rd., Cheboygan -
PFAS-Learn About "Forever Chemicals"
Cheboygan Area Public Library, 100 S Bailey St., Cheboygan
6:00 pm -
Create a card!
Cheboygan Area Public Library, 100 S Bailey St., Cheboygan
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Herbal Salve Workshop
Cheboygan Area Public Library, 100 S Bailey St., Cheboygan
6:00 pm
Thursday April 30
Sunday May 3
Monday May 4
Wednesday May 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Opening Day →
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, 526 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City
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Colonial Michilimackinac Opening Day →
Colonial Michilimackinac, 800 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City
9:00 am -
Dousman’s Mill Opening Day →
Dousman's Mill, 9001 W, US-23, Mackinaw City
9:00 am -
NMCA Varsity Softball @ Mackinaw City →
609 W Central Ave, Mackinaw City
8:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Operations Manager 2 in Cheboygan. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Taco Bell in Cheboygan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cheboygan here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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