OSCODA – As previously reported, Oscoda Township hall was closed at noon on Thursday, April 11 for air quality testing. The air quality testing was completed on Saturday, April 13. The air quality test report completed by Mid-State Asbestos Removal, was completed and the township offices re-…
AuSABLE Twp. – The AuSable Township Board of Trustees (BOT) held its regular meeting on Monday April 15. A public hearing was on the agenda for the Trailhead Market Place.
AUSABLE Twp. – David Clay Ladd’s musical journey started when he was eight years old and his parents bought him a harmonica on a cross country trip from Burton, outside of Flint, to Monterey, Calif.
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A compact guide to the best places to stay and play, the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Visitor Guide and Member Directory includes all you'll need for a vacation in the Tawas area. Containing information on local festivals and events alongside gorgeous pictures from local photographe…
MICHIGAN — With three weeks to go before the Nov. 8 general election, absentee ballot numbers continue to grow –with 1.7 million already sent to voters who requested them and 432,960 returned. Three weeks ahead of the 2018 general election, 912,872 absentee ballots had been requested. A brea…
LANSING — As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Cancer Section is sponsoring a Women’s Health Partnership Campaign a…
LANSING — On National Voter Registration Day, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its partnership with the State of Michigan to provide voter registration information and as…
LANSING — The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Monday, Oct. 3, regarding the list of prescription drugs c…
LANSING — Before the leaves start to turn and fall, thousands of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Adopt-A-Highway volunteers began to fan out across the state to collect litter alo…
OSCODA – Oscoda was able to pick up a pair of North Star League crossover baseball wins at Hale on Monday, April 15. The Owls tamed the Eagles handily in both contests, 23-3 and 23-0.
OSCODA – The Oscoda golf team traveled down to Maple Leaf Golf Course in Linwood on Friday. The Owls placed 11th out of 12 teams at the event.
OSCODA – The Oscoda girls soccer team was able to hang around with visiting Cheboygan through the first half on Friday. The Lady Owls were only down 1-0 at the break, but the Northern Michigan…
OSCODA – The Oscoda softball team traveled to take on inner-county rival Hale on Monday, April 15. The Lady Owls were able to handle the Lady Eagles in the North Star League crossover twinbill…
OSCODA – The second week of North Star League track action took place in Oscoda on Tuesday, April 16. Tawas Area was able to win both sides of the meet. They won the boys with a score of 157, …
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LANSING – Michigan’s state forest roads are the gateway to the rugged side of the outdoors. Pack your helmet, start up your off-road vehicle and download a map, then turn your steering wheel f…
BAY CITY – A healthy, abundant walleye population is a big part of Michigan’s fisheries, and Saginaw Bay is no exception. These native fish provide exciting opportunities for world-class recre…
LANSING – Have you seen fish stocking trucks on the road this spring? If not, chances are you soon will.
EAST TAWAS – In an annual springtime tradition, those from Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University (MSU)-Extension are readying to host the next round of Lake Huron Regional Fisheries…
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TAWAS CITY – Chronic wounds affect an estimated 6.7 million people in the U.S., and that number is rising due to an aging population and increased prevalence of diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy. In August, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City opened a wound …
TAWAS CITY – Chronic wounds affect an estimated 6.7 million people in the U.S., and that number is rising due to an aging population and increased prevalence of diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy. In August, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City opened a wound …
MIDLAND – MyMichigan Health has named Mike Erickson to lead its future Medical Center locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish.
MIDLAND – MyMichigan Health has named Mike Erickson to lead its future Medical Center locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish.
WEST BANCH – Officials with the District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2) says residents need to be mindful of exposure to measles.
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OSCODA – Artists and art aficionados gathered at the Robert J. Parks Library on Saturday, April 20 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for the opening reception to kick off the Fourth Annual Art Show.
EAST TAWAS – Tawas Bay Players hold auditions for their summer show Leaving Iowa: a Comedy About Family Vacations on Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 pm.
TAWAS CITY – A Teen Summer Job & Career Fair will be held Saturday, April 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Tawas City.
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