OSCODA – A special election for the Oscoda Area Schools (OAS) will take place on Tuesday, May 7.
OSCODA – At its regular April 22 meeting the Oscoda Township Board of Trustees (OTB) approved the position description for a community development director (CDD). In a related matter the board also approved a proposal from Beckett and Raeder to create a Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA).
OSCODA – At its regular April 22 meeting, the Oscoda Township Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a kayak launch for $52,180.89 for Ken Ratliff Park.
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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 – 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 snap an eight game losing skid, getting wins of 15-8 and 10-5.
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…
OSCODA – The Oscoda baseball team was able to claim a pair of well played victories over visiting Hillman on Thursday. The Owls won the North Star League crossover battles over the Tigers, on …
TAWAS CITY – It might have been closer than they would have liked, but the Tawas Area girls soccer team will take it. The Lady Braves were hosting Oscoda in a Northern Michigan Soccer League E…
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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…
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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.
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 …
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EAST TAWAS – The annual Iosco County Veterans Benefit Fair will be held Thursday, May 9, at a new venue this year – the East Tawas Community Center, located at 760 Newman St.
OSCODA – A fundraising event for PKL Cares will take place on Saturday, May 11, at 6 p.m.
OSCODA – The last day to sign up for the next cycle of the non-credit Nurse Assistant Training program is the end of business day on Monday, May 6. The program begins Wednesday, May 8, and will take place at the Alpena Community College (ACC) Oscoda Campus. It will provide 32 hours of in-sea…
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