New Richmond officials address volunteer efforts

New Richmond officials address volunteer efforts

New Richmond officials are sharing guidance for volunteers looking to help with recovery efforts.

Volunteer Reception Center recruiting volunters for recovery efforts across the county

Mister Rogers had a saying–thanks to his mom–that stuck with many of us over the years: when things are scary or bad, “look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” In Emmet County over the past two weeks, helpers have been easy to spot. The ice storm may have wrecked havoc on the electrical grid, forests, and yards of northern Michigan, but there were bright spots in the beauty of collaboration, kindness, and people showin…