OSCODA – A free event which brings in dozens of human service/community resource organizations, and consistently welcomes hundreds of visitors year after year, will be returning to Oscoda Township for its 22nd annual rendition this Saturday, April 20.
WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) recently honored a dedicated advocate for the cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in Michigan, with a tribute entered into the Congressional Record.
EAST TAWAS – The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Iosco County Community Foundation (ICCF) recently awarded nine new grants, totaling $11,348, to area nonprofits for programs and projects that benefit area youth. The ICCF Board of Directors approved the following YAC grant recommendations…
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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…
WHITTEMORE – The North Star League Big Dipper track and field teams kicked off their seasons at Whittemore-Prescott on Tuesday, April 9 with all seven conference schools at the meet.
OSCODA – Game one was a blowout. Game two took a rally. Both were wins for the Tawas Area baseball team on Saturday, as they took down host Oscoda, 14-0 (five innings) and 9-7.
OSCODA – The Tawas Area softball team was certainly ready to hit the ball on Saturday. The Lady Braves were playing on rival Oscoda’s home field, but Tawas was able to handle the Lady Owls, cl…
AuGRES – The high school golf season officially got underway on Wednesday. Tawas Area hosted Oscoda, Alcona and Pinconning in a 9-hole scramble event, held at Huron Breeze Golf Club.
OSCODA – After dropping their first two contests of the season, the Oscoda soccer team was able to claim a victory on Thursday. The Lady Owls were hosting Roscommon for a rainy Northern Michig…
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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…
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…
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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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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.
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…
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A new report released by the Hawaii Attorney General's Office shows that an emergency manager delayed his return, communications broke down and forecasts weren't heeded during the Maui wildfire that became the deadliest in U.S. history. Attorney General Anne Lopez said this phase of the repo…
EAST TAWAS – In what will be the final presentation of the 2024 Cabin Fever program, author Tobin T. Buhk is scheduled to discuss “Killer Women of Michigan” on Wednesday, April 24.
EAST TAWAS – American Legion Post 211 will host its second annual Arts and Crafts Show this Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held in the Legion building, located at 900 E. Lincoln St. in East Tawas.
GAYLORD – Huron Pines – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Gaylord – marked its 50th anniversary in 2023, and representatives share that they are still riding the high of celebrating this milestone. So, they are inviting the public to join them in 2024, as the organization commemorates f…
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