TAWAS CITY – Iosco County held a primary election for races that will have selected candidates continue on to the Nov. 3 General Election. The primary results came in late Wednesday morning. The results are unofficial, as they have yet to be canvassed and certified by the Iosco County Board…
OSCODA – The Oscoda Lions Club held their annual installation of officers and awards night outside because of COVID-19.
HALE – Arriving at the Iosco County Fairgrounds in Hale this past week, and not seeing the towering outline of a Ferris wheel and other carnival rides, was a bit unusual. However, organizers of the 76th annual event took the COVID-19 setbacks in stride, and brought to the venue as many activ…
EAST TAWAS – Not everyone can say that they’ve volunteered their time every day for a decade, but East Tawas resident John Moehring has the certificate to prove it.
OSCODA – An Oscoda Township Trustee’s “sweetheart” name calling incident has gotten a not so sweet response from the public, and a formal discrimination complaint.
TAWAS CITY – Nathan and Cindi Payne, owners of Tawas Blueberry Farm in Tawas City, will be carrying on a tradition nearly seven decades strong, starting with their official opening day this Saturday, Aug. 8.
AUSABLE TWP. – AuSable Township received a clean opinion on their annual audit for their financial practices and statements at the July 6, meeting.
OSCODA – The U.S. Air Force (AF) has announced that more than half of the $13.5 million it was given for contamination cleanup at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base (WAFB) in Oscoda will go toward further investigation.
PLAINFIELD Twp. – One of two suspects in a Plainfield Township breaking and entering incident has been sentenced.
PLAINFIELD Twp. – A Hale man was sentenced to a year in jail following his guilty pleas to trespassing and disorderly drunk person.
LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive orders 2020-160 and 2020-161 Wednesday evening, July 29, amending Michigan’s Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace safeguards.
OTSEGO – If you are planning to attend one of northern Michigan’s many outdoor events and gatherings this summer, the Michigan State Police (MSP) wants to remind you to bring and wear your face covering.
OSCODA – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination has been heavily discussed in Oscoda Township, and this past week was no exception.
TAWAS CITY – For one year, 10 months and 19 days, Michele Palmer says she has relived in her head – and her nightmares – what she could have possibly done to save her sister, the late Gina Marie (McCauley) Ferguson, 55.
OSCODA – There are two contested races so far on the Iosco County Board of Commissioners in the race for the 1st District and the 2nd District Commissioner seat. All commissioner seats are for two year terms.
OSCODA – Vying for four seats on the Oscoda Township board of Trustees are Republican incumbents Timothy Cummings and William Palmer. Newcomers on the ticket include Republicans Jeremy Spencer and Steven Wusterbarth. Democrat Rozanne Ursula Curley is on the ticket. Not running are Trustees J…
NATIONAL CITY – Horses have long been hailed as fascinating creatures with an admirable work ethic. But what some people may not realize, is that these animals can also help bring relief to those with cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities.
OSCODA – In Oscoda Township incumbent Supervisor Aaron Weed will not appear in the race, instead Democrat Robert Taisor appears. Weed is running on the ballot for the township treasurer position against incumbent Jaimie McGuire.
OSCODA – Impacted Oscoda Township residents were joined by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) at a virtual press conference, to urge the U.S. Air Force to take action on cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base.
LANSING – After a disaster, fraud can be a problem. Sometimes, survivors who try to apply with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) discover that someone has already registered using their name. Scammers may contact survivors who have not registered with FEMA and try to extract money o…
PLAINFIELD Twp. – One of two suspects in a Plainfield Township breaking and entering incident has been sentenced.
PLAINFIELD Twp. – A Hale man was sentenced to a year in jail following his guilty pleas to trespassing and disorderly drunk person.
OTSEGO – If you are planning to attend one of northern Michigan’s many outdoor events and gatherings this summer, the Michigan State Police (MSP) wants to remind you to bring and wear your fa…
LANSING – After a disaster, fraud can be a problem. Sometimes, survivors who try to apply with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) discover that someone has already registered using the…
GRANT Twp. – Rachael Kristine Bruno, 42, East Tawas, was injured while driving a motorcycle on the afternoon of July 23 in Grant Township.
EAST LANSING – The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association on Wednesday, July 29 approved the next steps in returning sports for member schools, adopting a plan to phase in competition for Fall sports in hopes of continuing to deter the spread of COVID-19.
EAST TAWAS – Tawas Area Pickleball Association (TAPA) is hosting two beginner pickleball lessons next week for those who would like to learn the game.
EAST LANSING – Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) member schools will begin the 2020-21 school year playing fall sports as traditionally scheduled, but with contingency concept…
AUSABLE TWP. – Angler’s across the State of Michigan will make their way to the AuSable Harbor of Refuge this Friday and Saturday to compete in the annual Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters W…
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 …
Thinking about taking some personal time off this summer? It might look and feel a bit different this year in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that plans to unwind, de-stress and detach from work-related responsibilities have to be canceled altogether. Learn ways to decompress and avoid stress while taking PTO.
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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.
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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.
