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OSCODA – An equipment purchase totaling nearly $150,000 was approved by the Oscoda Township Board of Trustees, with a driving factor in the decision being the safety of residents.
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HALE – Although it was a scaled down version of the typical event, the 2020 Hale Yes Winterfest still featured some seasonal fun for attendees.
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OSCODA – Two hot pots of soup are stirred meticulously every few minutes by volunteers, while other volunteers are busy topping off desserts with whipped cream or spreading tuna fish salad on a slices of bread.
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ALPENA – Attendees from all political backgrounds, careers and municipalities convened at the Alpena County Library on Jan. 10. They left their differences at the door to discuss an issue on which they all share a passionate common ground – Enbridge Line 5.
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OSCODA – District Forester Eric Brandon paid a visit to the January AuSable Valley Audubon (AVA) meeting to educate locals about oak tree wilt.
OSCODA — The future of the recently passed PFAS Action Act, which recently was approved with a bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, has a murky future. There is a huge chance the bill may stall in the U.S. Senate, which may not even take it up to vote. If approved by the Se…
TAWAS CITY – A resolution approved unanimously by the Iosco County Board of Commissioners has declared the shoreline of the Great Lakes in Michigan as a disaster area and asks the state and federal government for assistance.
TAWAS CITY – In an effort to help defray the costs many landowners in Iosco County are incurring due to coastal flooding, the Iosco County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to lower the cost of soil erosion permits obtained through Iosco County.
TAWAS CITY – A burglary suspect involved in the Aug. 1 breaking and entering of the Chef’s Table II Restaurant in National City was sentenced to a year in jail.
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OSCODA – In a 5-0 vote at their Jan. 9 meeting, members of the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority (OWAA) accepted OWAA’s most recent financial audit, for the period through Sept. 30, 2019. Absent were Kevin Boyat and Dave Dailey.
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TAWAS CITY – In just two short years since their inception, the First Baptist Church Knotty Disciples Yarning Ministry has made an impact on those from all walks of life.
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EAST TAWAS – Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce has a new managing director and she’s a familiar face.
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OSCODA – In this second part of a two-part series, take a look at some of the events that happened in the community during the second half of 1969 beginning in July 1969.
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TAWAS CITY – With an original due date of Dec. 30, 2019, the first Iosco County baby born in the new year made her family – and her community – eagerly await the arrival for another week.
OSCODA – Oscoda Township Superintendent Dave Schaeffer, along with Economic Improvement Director Todd Dickerson, will participate in a spaceport facilities site visit through the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA).
OSCODA – A brutal winter may not be far behind, but there are plenty of ongoing activities, for all ages to enjoy inside to find fellowship and fun.
OSCODA – Kalitta Air representatives have announced the layoffs of 154 employees at its aircraft maintenance facility, located on the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda.
TAWAS CITY – Iosco County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Parole Office – at about 9 a.m. on Jan. 7 – that Austin Thomas Hulverson, 23, Oscoda, had fled from their office at 420 W. Lake Street (US-23) in Tawas City.
GRANT Twp. – The Iosco County Prosecutor’s Office, on Jan. 3, issued a charge against Cheryl Ann Smith, 61, Hale. The charge is for failing to use due care when passing a stationary emergency vehicle, causing injury to emergency personnel; contrary to MCL 257.653a(3).
TAWAS CITY – Five felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer are being faced by Travis Edward Moorhouse, 31, Tawas City. Each count carries a penalty of up to two years in prison and/or fines of $2,000.
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TAWAS CITY – A burglary suspect involved in the Aug. 1 breaking and entering of the Chef’s Table II Restaurant in National City was sentenced to a year in jail.
TAWAS CITY – Iosco County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Parole Office – at about 9 a.m. on Jan. 7 – that Austin Thomas Hulverson, 23,…
GRANT Twp. – The Iosco County Prosecutor’s Office, on Jan. 3, issued a charge against Cheryl Ann Smith, 61, Hale. The charge is for failing to use due care when passing a stationary emergency …
TAWAS CITY – Five felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer are being faced by Travis Edward Moorhouse, 31, Tawas City. Each count carries a penalty of up to two years…
OSCODA – In the highly anticipated battle between the best of the North Star League Big Dipper and the best of the NSL Little Dipper, the Big Dipper stood a bit taller. Oscoda, hosting Hale on Monday, Jan. 13 jumped off to a big early lead and survived a late Eagle rally to pick up a 64-43 w…
MT. MORRIS – A little snow didn’t scare away the Oscoda wrestling team on Saturday. The Owls, made the trip south to Mt. Morris despite less than favorable road conditions, to compete at a tea…
WHITTEMORE – Oscoda certainly didn’t mess around in its North Star League Big Dipper girls basketball game at Whittemore-Prescott Friday night. The Lady Owls, who sit alone atop the conference…
OSCODA – Oscoda hosted the first North Star League wrestling duals of the season on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The hosting Owls were able to claim a 51-30 win over Mio in their first match but came up…
WEST BRANCH – The Oscoda swimming and diving team couldn’t quite rack up enough points to claim a win at Ogemaw Heights on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The deeper Falcons were able to outscore the Owls 11…
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