LANSING – A stop at the gas station to see a friend led an Iosco County woman to winning a $316,854 Fast Cash Lucky Clover jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.
OSCODA – The next quarterly meeting of the Wurtsmith Restoration Advisory Board (RAB), which is open to the public, has been set for Wednesday, May 15.
AuSABLE Twp. – Carole Roe, 82, sustained non-life threatening injuries when her AuSable Township home caught fire on the afternoon of April 22.
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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…
TAWAS CITY – After their regularly scheduled games with Houghton Lake were cancelled last week, the Tawas Area baseball team added Oscoda to the schedule on Thursday. The Braves hosted the Owls and took down their rivals in both ends of the doubleheader, 5-0 and 7-3.
OSCODA – Sixty people took part in the Owls Spirit 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 27 at the Oscoda Athletic Complex.
OSCODA – Their league games against Mio are coming soon, but on Friday, the Oscoda softball team welcomed in the Lady Thunderbolts for a pair of non-league games and the Lady Owls were able to…
OSCODA – The Northern Michigan Soccer League contest between Big Rapids Crossroads and host Oscoda was about as evenly matched as it gets. In fact, had it not been for a second half penalty ki…
OSCODA – The Oscoda golf team battled it out with more than 20 teams at the West Branch Country Club on Thursday. The Owls tallied an 18-hole team score of 402, good for 16th place out of 21 s…
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LANSING – If your summer plans include time at a favorite lake, here’s an easy way to do some good with real, lasting value: help the MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program gather inform…
LANSING – Looking ahead to summer bonfires, a warm wood stove next winter? A $20 fuelwood permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lets you stock up on your woodshed needs.
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…
AuSABLE Twp. – Carole Roe, 82, sustained non-life threatening injuries when her AuSable Township home caught fire on the afternoon of April 22.
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WEST BRANCH – Dr. William Morrone, medical examiner for five area counties of Arenac, Bay, Iosco, Midland, and Tuscola, reports six overdose deaths within the region in 11 days.
WEST BRANCH – Dr. William Morrone, medical examiner for five area counties of Arenac, Bay, Iosco, Midland, and Tuscola, reports six overdose deaths within the region in 11 days.
TAWAS CITY – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2024.
TAWAS CITY – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2024.
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Two tornadoes blitzed Portage in southwestern Michigan on Tuesday, severely damaging homes and commercial buildings, including a FedEx facility. An estimated 50 people were trapped inside the facility at one point because of downed power lines, authorities said. But FedEx spokesperson Shanno…
OSCODA – Oscoda United Methodist Church was filled with the glory of spring on Saturday evening. As the voices of the Huron Shores Chorus filled the sanctuary, the sun shone through the tall windows.
OSCODA – Gavin Mooney, who lives in East Tawas, held his first painting exhibition at From Huron Out in Oscoda on Saturday night, April 27.
OSCODA – The Sacred Heart Church, located north of downtown Oscoda along US-23, held its annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday, April 27.
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