It has been a week and a half since the Muskegon River swallowed up a Mecosta County neighborhood.
This morning, the water has receded for the most part, in the Rogers Heights' neighborhood.
Now, people living there are checking out the damage and trying to figure out what they can do to save their homes.
Melissa Hartline's basement was completely flooded two weeks ago.
Today, water still flows through the basement, but not nearly as bad as it was.
Other homes close to the river weren't as fortunate and had up to 3 feet of water flowing through the main floor.
"There's just water all in the walls right now. We got the carpet all ripped out and everything all cleaned up and dried out, and now we just have to get rid of the mold and I think we're set to go for next summer," says John Ropolewski, owner of flooded cottage.
The next big test will be when the snow and ice begin to thaw.
Water levels could rise and create another catastrophe with the River's current conditions.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:28:19 GMT
A woman is dead in Isabella County after an early morning rollover crash. It happened around 5:30 a.m. on East Weidman Road near North Lincoln in Isabella Township. The car rolled, throwing the passenger
A woman is dead in Isabella County after an early morning rollover crash. It happened around 5:30 a.m. on East Weidman Road near North Lincoln in Isabella Township. The car rolled, throwing the passenger
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:30:58 GMT
Isabella County deputies arrested a man accused of drunk driving and breaking into a home early Saturday morning in Gilmore Township. The owner of the home told police she locked herself, along with
Isabella County deputies arrested a man accused of drunk driving and breaking into a home early Saturday morning in Gilmore Township. The owner of the home told police she locked herself, along with...
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:45:04 GMT
Police are trying to find out who broke into a Cheboygan county high school.Last night, police say someone broke into Wolverine High School and stole candy and food items.A window was also broken and rooms
Police are trying to find out who broke into a Cheboygan county high school.Last night, police say someone broke into Wolverine High School and stole candy and food items.A window was also broken and rooms
It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials...
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:27:39 GMT
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Friday, May 17 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:37:44 GMT
Low-flying helicopters are expected to be seen throughout northern Michigan this month. The helicopters are part of a power line inspection effort through an electricity transmission company, ITC Michigan.
Low-flying helicopters are expected to be seen throughout northern Michigan this month. The helicopters are part of a power line inspection effort through an electricity transmission company, ITC Michigan.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:13:03 GMT
Police responded to more dumpster fires near Mount Pleasant. Troopers say they arrested a man accused of starting a fire Friday night at the Deerfield Village Apartment Complex in Union Township. The
Police responded to more dumpster fires near Mount Pleasant. Troopers say they arrested a man accused of starting a fire Friday night at the Deerfield Village Apartment Complex in Union Township.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:25:40 GMT
Today hundreds of people had the chance to shop for a good cause. The Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City held its annual Spring Garage Sale. People lined the streets early this morning to get a
Today hundreds of people had the chance to shop for a good cause. The Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City held its annual Spring Garage Sale. People lined the streets early this morning to get a
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