HALE – The 75th annual Iosco County Fair kicked off on Monday, and there is still plenty of fun in store for the remainder of the week. Activities are being held at the fairgrounds in Hale, located on M-65 across from Hale Baptist Church.
TAWAS CITY – The Iosco County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to increase the cost of drug testing by the Iosco County Sheriff’s Office to match that of a local drug testing business, Northern Michigan Drug Screening of East Tawas.
OSCODA – Members of the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority (OWAA) will be attending the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association’s (MAMA)Space Symposium, on Sept. 9 and 10 in Traverse City.
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One thing seemed pretty clear from a town hall meeting held in Shelby Township to review recent changes made to Michigan's auto insurance laws.
One thing seemed pretty clear from a town hall meeting held in Shelby Township to review recent changes made to Michigan's auto insurance laws.
One thing seemed pretty clear from a town hall meeting held in Shelby Township to review recent changes made to Michigan's auto insurance laws.
One speaker called it the “perfect crime of the 21st Century.”
One speaker called it the “perfect crime of the 21st Century.”
BALDWIN Twp. – A two-vehicle crash in Baldwin Township on July 18 resulted in injuries to two individuals.
EAST TAWAS – Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is announcing the arrest of Dane Russell Finley, 33, of East Tawas, for possession of…
OSCODA – A pontoon was destroyed by fire in Oscoda Township on July 5, with the blaze reported to have originated from a neighbor’s fireworks landing on the boat.
PLAINFIELD TWP. – Two unnamed drivers sustained series injuries – requiring lifeflights from crash scene – following an incident that occurred July 9 in Plainfield Township
PLAINFIELD Twp. – Nine felony counts and two misdemeanors are being faced by Laren Austin Clement, 42, Hale.
EAST TAWAS – The annual Tawas Kiwanis Run by the Bay was another big success. Father Tyler Bischoff and Brigit Foley were the respective male and female race winners, in a field that saw well over 100 entrees, held on July 13 as a part of Summerfest.
OSCODA – Every year since 2006, two people have been inducted into the AuSable River Canoe Marathon Hall of Fame. These are people the committee, as well as the community, believe deserve the …
GRAYLING – The wait is over. The 72nd annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon is finally here. The historic race is slated to once again take place Saturday and Sunday and several records have alr…
Standings - as of July 17, 2019
Standings - as of July 17, 2019
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It can sometimes be difficult to get kids outdoors for exercise when the weather is harsh, says Jennifer Jewell, a physical therapist in Jefferson Township. That’s one of the main reasons she enrolled her three children in the iXL Rehab, Exercise and Wellness Center’s Excel Sports Performance youth camp.
While eating meatless has an array of health benefits and even significantly reduces your carbon footprint, there is undoubtedly a price you pay cutting out meat. Vegetarians and vegans commonly struggle with making up these crucial nutrients and vitamins.
If you’ve ever been a pet parent you know animals love to explore and taste just about everything in their path. Unfortunately, there are things at home that our furry friends shouldn’t eat. In fact, according to the ASPCA in 2018, the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) received an average of 1,200 calls daily and assisted 266,554 animals.
Once again, millennials — anyone born between 1981 and 1996 — are in the news. This time, unbeknownst to them, it’s a plea for help.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, a boundary is defined as “a line that marks the limits of an area.” In more straightforward terms, it’s the line you clearly draw so that others know not to cross it. Boundaries are essential to healthy relationships, whether that’s among friends, within the workplace or in a romantic partnership.
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The Brugger Plaza American Flag, which measures 30- by 60-feet, was carried through the Tawases during the parade.
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The Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks never runs out of money. (July 23)
OSCODA – The Sunshine String Band will fill the Oscoda Beach Park bandshell with music this Thursday starting at 7 p.m.
STANDISH – Northeast Michigan Arts Council cordially invites the general public to attend an Open House Showcase at the Northeast Art Center, located at the corner of Grove Road and US-23 in Standish on Friday, July 26 at 12:30 p.m.
OSCODA – The Veterans of Foreign Affairs (VFW) Post 3735 will hold a beat the heat vendor and craft show this Saturday at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Michiganians urge Pepsi-Cola to ‘Dew’ the right thing
