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OSCODA – Community members offered some helping hands by cleaning up the Huron-Mainistee National Forest (HMNF) on National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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TAWAS CITY – Friends and family of those at Clara Bolen Elementary (CBE) in Tawas City gathered at the school on Sept. 21 for the long-awaited Community Playground Build Day.
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TAWAS CITY – There could be more options for Iosco County employees for healthcare as the county tries to tie up the loose ends on a $500,000 budget shortfall.
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TAWAS CITY – For the better part of a half, it looked like the Tawas Area football team might be able to pull off the area’s biggest upset of the season in its home game with arch rival Oscoda. The Owls buckled down as the night wore on however, scoring 22 unanswered second half points to pu…
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OSCODA – A crowd of eager locals stood outside Oscoda High School on Saturday morning in anticipation of the 19th annual Oscoda Lions Club craft show.
OSCODA – Following an update to the Pinecrest Cemetery contract between Oscoda and AuSable townships, the former – which maintains the property – has since established a subcommittee to further research cemetery regulations and related matters.
TAWAS CITY – In an effort to keep public interactions at a minimum with trustee inmates at the Iosco County Sheriff Department, a new security gating system will be installed at sheriff department parking lot.
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).
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OSCODA – The Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority (OWAA) has a lot of irons in the fire when it comes to various projects, and they are continuing to push ahead as they check off items on their to-do list.
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OSCODA – The Oscoda Area United Way (OAUW) began a new campaign year on Friday, Sept. 27, at Wiltse’s Brew Pub & Family Restaurant during their annual kick-off breakfast.
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TAWAS CITY – “They’re all waiting for a home,” says Iosco County Animal Shelter Manager Linda Friedgen, of the multitude of cats which have ended up in the facility.
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EAST TAWAS – The Straits of Mackinac Alliance hosted a panel discussion at the East Tawas Community Center on Sept. 19, which brought in roughly 40 attendees.
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OSCODA – Locals, family members and friends gathered at Oscoda High School (OHS) on Friday in celebration of the third annual Athletic Hall of Fame (HoF) induction.
OSCODA – “I’m very excited about the qualified individuals that we have applying for the job,” said Oscoda Township Superintendent Dave Schaeffer, in reference to the Economic Improvement Director (EID) hopefuls.
TAWAS CITY – It goes back to 1954 and, on Friday night on the Tawas Area gridiron, the Braves and the Owls will renew their annual rivalry clash for the 65th year.
OSCODA – The Oscoda Township Board of Trustees have scheduled a work session for tomorrow (Thursday), at 6 p.m., regarding the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association’s (MAMA) site selection process.
PLAINFIELD Twp. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) issued a citation for disregarding a stop sign to Elmer Melvin Prieur, 83, Hale, which resulted in a crash in Plainfield Township on Sept. 21.
WILBER Twp. – Possible injuries were sustained by two people who were involved in a vehicle collision in Wilber Township, at 3:51 p.m. on Sept. 26.
TAWAS CITY – Michigan State Police (MSP) personnel, at 7:43 p.m. on Saturday, received information that a Tawas Area High School student was going to bring a knife to the homecoming dance that evening, and allegedly stab other students.
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OSCODA – Final preparations are coming together for the 3rd annual Oscoda High School (OHS) Athletic Hall of Fame event this Friday at 5 p.m.
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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).
PLAINFIELD Twp. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) issued a citation for disregarding a stop sign to Elmer Melvin Prieur, 83, Hale, which resulted in a crash in Plainfield Township on Sept. 21.
WILBER Twp. – Possible injuries were sustained by two people who were involved in a vehicle collision in Wilber Township, at 3:51 p.m. on Sept. 26.
TAWAS CITY – Michigan State Police (MSP) personnel, at 7:43 p.m. on Saturday, received information that a Tawas Area High School student was going to bring a knife to the homecoming dance that…
OSCODA – Oscoda’s key home North Star League Big Dipper volleyball game with Mio was the definition of a back-and-forth battle. The Lady Owls were able to buckle down in the final two sets however, claiming a win in five, 23-25, 25-22, 15-22, 25-19 and 15-8.
OSCODA – The Oscoda swimming and diving team may not have enough athletes to make much noise as a team, but that isn’t stopping them from seeping progress in the pool this fall.
OSCODA – We are six weeks into the high school football season and Iosco County already has its first playoff qualifier in Oscoda, thanks to its 28-7 win over Tawas Area last week. The Owls lo…
OSCODA – The Oscoda soccer team had a chance to claim a share of the North Star League championship last week. The Owls weren’t able to shake their opponents however, as they played to a pair …
HALE – Owls The Oscoda cross country team continued its season on Thursday, when it ran in the third North Star League jamboree at Hale.
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.
