AuSABLE Twp. – At its April 1, 2024 regular meeting the AuSable Township Board of Trustees conducted a number of items of business.
OSCODA – The Oscoda Township Planning Commission (PC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 2 because township offices were closed on Monday, the day after Easter. PC members Christine Beckner and Jackie MacKenzie did not attend the meeting.
LANSING – State Rep. Mike Hoadley, of AuGres, has announced upcoming office hours events this month for people in the 99th House District in Arenac, Iosco, Ogemaw, Bay, Clare and Gladwin counties to meet with their state representative.
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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 – A change of venue for the Klondike Challenge 5K/10K Run/Walk helped make the event a big success on Sunday. More than 60 participants took part in the race, which was moved to the new trail system along River Road, near Oscoda High School.
OSCODA – They had plenty of scoring chances in the first half, but visiting Tawas Area and Oscoda were caught in a 0-0 deadlock at halftime of Friday’s girls soccer season opener.
OSCODA – Oscoda was trailing 1-0 through the first two innings of their season opening baseball doubleheader with Whittemore-Prescott on Saturday. The Owls erupted with a big 10-run third inni…
OSCODA – There are plenty of high school softball coaches who claim that pitching is always ahead of the offense in the opening weeks of the season. Oscoda head coach Mark Whitley probably isn…
OSCODA – Members of Oscoda Area Schools (OAS) PTO are partnering with the Oscoda Education Opportunity Foundation (OEOF) to host the Owls Spirit 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 27.
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LANSING – Spring is pruning season for many tree species, but if you have an oak tree, put down your saw by mid-April.
LANSING – After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the …
LANSING – As part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Deer Management Initiative process, several members of the group have collaborated with a social scientist from the Dep…
LANSING – A rare solar eclipse is set to pass over North America on April 8, and people everywhere are making plans to experience this astronomical phenomenon. Whether you want to shadow-hunt …
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GRANT Twp. – As of press time, the investigation into a fatal rollover crash which occurred on Easter Sunday, March 31, was ongoing.
OSCODA – The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force announced April 3 the arrest of Matthew Ray Throop, 42, of Oscoda Township, fo…
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WEST BANCH – Officials with the District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2) says residents need to be mindful of exposure to measles.
WEST BANCH – Officials with the District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2) says residents need to be mindful of exposure to measles.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – would be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care, beginning March 5. This means that all Vete…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – would be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care, beginning March 5. This means that all Vete…
TAWAS CITY – Rose Goick Saddler has been named by Becker’s Hospital Review to its 2024 list of “Rural Hospital CEOs to Know.”
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THE ICE IS GONE – A storm sweeping the state came early this morning to the Tawas area, Thursday Feb. 15. The predicted storm moving west to east named the snow/rain line as mid-state from Grand Rapids to Flint with a possible accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. The winter weather advisory, as re…
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A fire raged through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire from the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange.
After a postponement of several weeks, the comedy Boeing Boeing made its debut on the Shoreline Players Theater stage on Saturday, April 6 to a small but enthusiastic audience.
EAST TAWAS – The Foresters, a Nashville, Tenn.-based family band in full-time Gospel music ministry, will be in concert Sunday, April 14 a the East Tawas Church of the Nazarene, at 10:45 a.m.
EAST TAWAS – A chicken dinner fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the American Legion in East Tawas.
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