WHITTEMORE – The holiday spirit in Whittemore will be in full swing this Sunday, Dec. 8, with the sixth annual tree lighting soirée.
OSCODA – The annual Northern Lights Parade and Community Celebration will return this weekend on Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Oscoda beginning at 5 p.m.
OSCODA – Oscoda Township officials, meeting Nov. 25, approved a 13 percent sanitary sewer rate increase, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
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MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine today announced Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) as its February 2020 "Stock to Study" and Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) as its February 2020 "Undervalued Stock" for investors' informational and educational use.
The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned a circuit judge’s previous ruling to permit construction of a Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) pumping station in Osceola County.
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is always a great place to visit but at this time of year it sparkles with holiday cheer and free events for attendees of all ages.
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TAWAS CITY – A National City woman was sentenced to time served after her guilty plea on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of malicious destruction of personal property-more than $1,000 but less than $20,000.
TAWAS Twp. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) are investigating an attempted breaking-and-entering at the Dean Arbour Detail Shop, located on Nunn Road in Tawas Township.
PLAINFIELD Twp. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) are investigating a rollover crash that injured two people, with the driver suspected of having been under the influence of alcohol at the time.
TAWAS CITY – The Tawas Area hockey team continues to find ways to get victories, despite still being shorthanded. On Friday, the Braves were playing at Southgate Anderson and used a last-second goal by Jeff Shirkey to pick up an exciting 5-4 victory.
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TAWAS CITY – Tawas Area may have been undermanned in its hockey season opener Friday night. The Braves certainly weren’t overmatched, however, as they picked up a high-scoring 8-6 win over vis…
TAWAS CITY – It appears as if there will be a new head football coach for the Tawas Area football team next fall. Tim Webb, after guiding the Braves as head coach of the team the last 14 seaso…
BEAR LAKE – The competition at the regional level always makes a steady increase. The Hale volleyball team found this claim to be true on Tuesday, Nov. 12 as the Lady Eagles lost their Divisio…
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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
In the wake of the recent opioid crisis, cannabidiol appears to have become a promising super drug that may lower opioid dependence. Now, CBD, the nonpsychoactive molecule in the cannabis plant and one of the two main components in marijuana has garnered several advocates in other industries, including the world of sports.
An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This includes an estimated 5.6 million people age 65 and older and 200,000 people younger than 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. One in 10 people age 65 and older (10 percent) has Alzheimer’s dementia. It’s a disease that Amy Losak of Teaneck, New Jersey, knows all too well.
One of the most commonly searched questions about breastfeeding is, “What medicines can you take?” Since everything you consume makes its way into your baby’s milk supply, it’s a valid concern. Sure, we know to pump and dump after a couple glasses of wine, but what about medications?
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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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Video from inside Alpine High School in Alpine, Texas, shows a U.S. marshal accidentally shooting a Homeland Security Investigations special agent in the leg as they respond to reports of two shooters in the building.
OSCODA – The Northeast Academy of Dance (NEAD) celebrates the opening of its 23rd season with A Night At The Opera, a program that features 18 NEAD students and adults under the direction of Giuseppe Canale and Scott Heinrich.
EAST TAWAS – The Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus, will appear during Huron Shores Chorus’ annual Christmas program this coming weekend.
TAWAS CITY – Tawas Community Concert Band will perform its annual Christmas concert, “The Sounds of the Holidays,” on Monday, Dec. 9.
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