OSCODA – District Health Department No.2 (DHD2) and Oscoda Area Schools (OAS) have confirmed that an attendee at the Oscoda High School Class of 2020 ceremony tested positive for COVID-19.
OSCODA – Authorities are actively investigating the death of Timothy Bryan Morrison, 32, Oscoda.
TAWAS CITY – Information on Iosco County’s medical first responders, upgrades to Iosco County 911, and other items, were discussed July 1 during an Iosco County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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(The Center Square) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the attorneys general of four other states are suing U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over a July 1 rule that requires sharing funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act between private and public schools.
Is a lawsuit filed by Bloomfield Township Supervisor Leo Savoie and Treasurer Brian Kepes an attempt to squash free speech, or is it about misinformation spread on social media?
DETROIT, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies, Inc. ("Rocket"), a Detroit-based holding company consisting of personal finance and consumer service brands including Rocket Mortgage, today announced it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to the proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock.
HOLLAND, Mich., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Source Imaging Consortium (OSIC) announced today the launch of the $55,000 OSIC Pulmonary Fibrosis Progression, an AI-focused challenge to predict lung function decline in people living with pulmonary fibrosis. The competition is administered by Kaggle, the world's largest data science community platform, and runs through October 6, 2020.
LIVONIA, Mich., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vice President of Protect Our Public Schools (POPS) and former Detroit Public Schools teacher, Ellen Offen, sent an open letter on behalf of Michigan parents, teachers, and students to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos seeking answers to questions about what the Secretary is doing with her time on the job.
OSCODA – Authorities are actively investigating the death of Timothy Bryan Morrison, 32, Oscoda.
PLAINFIELD Twp. – Two South Branch residents were airlifted to a hospital for treatment, following a single-vehicle crash in Plainfield Township on July 1.
PLAINFIELD Twp. – Two South Branch residents were airlifted to a hospital for treatment, following a single-vehicle crash in Plainfield Township on July 1.
OSCODA – Oscoda Township Firefighters responded to two fires that started as a result of down power lines on June 24.
OSCODA – The Oscoda Township Fire Department (OTFD) Dive Rescue team rescued multiple people who were on a large floating raft on Wednesday, June 24 at the Oscoda Beach Park.
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LANSING — Governor Whitmer last week signed Executive Order 2020-133, which sets guidelines for the safe return of professional sports, without a live audience. The order follows Major League …
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EAST LANSING – Michigan High School Athletic Association has updated its guidelines for reopening of school sports based on updated recommendations from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office anno…
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Summer is back, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the cancellation of festivals, concerts and other large gatherings, people who enjoy being among nature are enjoying the outdoors. Given social distancing and other public health safety measures that are still in place across much of the country —particularly large, urban areas — hiking, camping and fishing can be great ways to pass the time and still be safe.
The question of how much liquid to consume daily basis has no simple answer. Several studies have shown differing recommendations. However, specific fluid needs depend on several factors, which include overall health, location and even level of activeness. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but knowing more about the body’s need for liquids can help in estimating how much ought to be sipped up.
To say the Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium’s website was in need of an upgrade prior to its March 2020 relaunch would be an understatement.
Independence Day is around the corner. Families are likely prepping to watch or set off fireworks and sparklers. However, the Fourth of July celebration might turn a fun-filled day into a painful memory if caution isn’t properly exercised. Even the most innocent-looking fire displays can lead to injuries or an actual fire. Consider these safety tips to enjoy the holiday without going to the emergency room.
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While the weather on Oct. 31, 2019 brought in rain, wind and cold temperatures, that didn’t deter event goers from getting out and showing off their costumes. The annual event is sponsored by the East Tawas Business Association.
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OSCODA – A new, two-day arts and crafts show is coming to Oscoda Township, and will feature nationally acclaimed and local artists and crafters.
OSCODA – The Oscoda Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) is bringing back its summer movie series for 2020, with the first showing set for tonight (Wednesday).
EAST TAWAS – The Iosco County Historical Society (ICHS) continues their Lugene Daniels summer lecture series with Community Affairs Manager Richard Castle from Consumer’s Energy – discussing early history of Consumer’s Energy on the AuSable River – on Wednesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.Â
