OSCODA – Oscoda Township is among four communities in the state vying to bring in a spaceport operation. A site visit is just one step in the process, and this was conducted in Oscoda on Oct. 3-4, by representatives of Michigan Launch Initiative (MLI).
EAST TAWAS – A tour of the Tawas Utility Authority (TUA) by East Tawas city officials prior to the city council meeting on Oct. 7 prompted considerable discussion at the session later in the evening.
OSCODA – Those from Gary Oil Company are looking to establish a truck driving training program at the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OWA) property.
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Michigan's temporary ban on flavored e-cigarettes is now on hold.
State tax revenues in Michigan amount to $6.4 billion in the first quarter of 2019, the 12th highest tally among the 50 states, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Pontiac City Council recently passed a resolution to open litigation against the city’s mayor in what they say is an effort to clarify the separation of powers and responsibilities per the city’s charter.
A bill that would place 17-year-olds in the juvenile justice system instead of the adult criminal court system, barring heinous crimes, passed the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on Thursday. The Raise the Age bill is sponsored by Sen. Peter Lucido, R-Shelby Township.
The legal wrangling between St. Vincent Catholic Charities (SVCC) and the state’s Attorney General took a new turn Friday when AG Dana Nessel’s office filed an emergency motion in which her attorney says she’s not motivated by animus toward the Catholic faith.
TAWAS Twp. – Investigation into a structure fire, which destroyed a residence in Tawas Township, is ongoing.
NATIONAL CITY – The Grant Township Fire Department (GTFD) was called out for a structure fire at 2172 Maurice Ln. in National City, at 3:53 a.m. on Oct. 4.
WHITTEMORE – Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) West Branch Post, at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Oct. 8, were dispatched to the intersection of Bullock Street (M-65) and Sherman Stre…
LANSING – The expanded Oral Fluid Roadside Analysis Pilot Program began Tuesday, Oct. 1, and includes participation from drug recognition experts (DREs) in every Michigan county.
TAWAS Twp. – Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers were dispatched on the morning of Sept. 29, to a residence on Lorenz Road in Tawas Township, for the complaint of a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
HALE – It took a win in the final two North Star League jamborees to do it, but the Hale boys cross country team made themselves conference champions once again.
TAWAS CITY – The Tawas Area cross country team took on the course at Ogemaw Heights on Saturday at the Northern Lower Peninsula Invitational. The Braves had their boys team come in second plac…
HALE – The Whittemore-Prescott volleyball team made the short trip to Hale on Thursday for a North Star League crossover game. The Lady Cardinals were able to get the upper-hand, picking up a …
TAWAS CITY – In order to control its own destiny when it comes to making the playoffs, the Tawas Area football team needed to pull off a win at Ogemaw Heights Friday night. The Braves were in …
WHITTEMORE – All things considered, Friday night’s 28-8 loss to Oscoda wasn’t a terrible night for the Whittemore-Prescott football team. The Cardinals managed to hold back the Owls for much o…
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Commonly known as ALS, the condition is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, and it is always fatal. The affected motor neurons deteriorate and the brain and spinal cord lose their ability to send signals to muscles, which begin to atrophy. As muscles lose nourishment, those affected lose their ability to speak, move, eat and breathe. The average life expectancy of those afflicted with ALS is two to five years, and there is no cure.
Project Fit America is a charity that works alongside educators to create opportunities for kids to stay active and healthy. It offers fitness grants and programs to help fund resources such as equipment, teacher training and curriculum. The goal is not only to get students involved physically, but also nurture an environment in which children enjoy living a healthy lifestyle. For the past five years at Homer-Center Elementary, in Homer City, Pennsylvania, that opportunity to stay active has been the Lub Dub Run Club.
Vaping has come of age in the most perfect of social conditions. Smoking cigarettes is falling out of favor socially and even among nicotine users, and is wholly rejected by many young people today. To get their fix they're turning to what is marketed as a cleaner and safer method of ingestion. Enticing flavors, edgy technology and social media are empowering the tobacco industry to ensnare a new generation with nicotine addiction by way of vaping. And it’s working. In 2016, 43.8% of high schoolers in New York state tried vaping, more than double the total two years prior. This trend has Ontario County officials deeply concerned.
We’ve all experienced sticker shock. It’s one thing to gasp over the cost of a new dishwasher, but sticker shock for those who need to purchase medications for a chronic disease such as diabetes is a serious issue.
No hats, scarves, mittens or heavy coats are needed by these holiday carolers.
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Oscoda resident Dirk Hunt shot this amazing video of this year's Tawas Bay Summer Fest. Thanks to Dirk for letting us use the video! Check him out on Twitter by going to @OnCedarLake
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Protester clash with police in Barcelona for the second consecutive night after the conviction of a dozen Catalan separatist leaders.
EAST TAWAS – Tawas Bay Players opens in fall musical Church Basement Ladies this weekend at the Tawas Bay Playhouse in East Tawas.
TAWAS CITY – Tawas Community Concert Band (TCCB) will be performing its fall concert on Monday, Oct. 21.
WHITTEMORE – Whittemore Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 40th anniversary of its current location.
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