TAWAS CITY – Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, Iosco County 4-H, Arenac County 4-H, Michigan Sea Grant, Project FISH, and many local partners are hosting the Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp at River Side Park in AuGres Jun 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
EAST TAWAS – The Quota Club of Iosco County Charitable Foundation (QCICCF) has received a $2,900 grant from the Iosco County Community Foundation, to kick off the Quota Cares Suitcase Project.
EAST TAWAS – The first item of interest at the East Tawas City Council meeting, was the council recognizing the civic service and dedication of Steve Klenow and Craig McMurray.
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TAWAS CITY – The Tawas Area golf team got the opportunity to host a Division 3 regional on the beautiful Red Hawk Golf Course on Tuesday, May 30.
TAWAS CITY – After easily handling Houghton Lake earlier in the week, The Tawas Area girls’ soccer team had hoped to keep the good times going on Friday, when it played in a Division 4 distric…
TAWAS CITY – The Tawas Area baseball team hung with heavy favorite Standish-Sterling for much of the Division 3 district semifinal on Friday. The Braves eventually faded though, falling 11-2 i…
WHITTEMORE – Whittemore-Prescott was able to hold a lead through most of Friday’s Division 4 district semifinal game up in Alcona against AuGres. The Cardinals were unable to hold a lead in th…
HALE – They competed well, but the Hale softball team came up short in their Division 4 district semifinal game with Mio on Friday. The Lady Eagles eventually lost the contest, which was held …
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LANSING – For many in Michigan, the Memorial Day holiday weekend marked the unofficial start to summer, and that means dropping the boat in your favorite lake, river or stream. Before you hit …
LANSING – For many in Michigan, the Memorial Day holiday weekend marked the unofficial start to summer, and that means dropping the boat in your favorite lake, river or stream. Before you hit …
LANSING – Want a firsthand look at where millions of fish are raised each year to stock lakes and streams across Michigan? Add a stop at a state fish hatchery to your summer travel plans.
TAWAS: Lake trout were caught in 40 to 60 feet of water off Tawas Point. Some walleye were caught around the bay. Fishing was slow around the pier with the occasional walleye or pike caught.
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People from counties all over Michigan and out of state have contacted authorities with reports of sexual assault by former Kent County gymnastics coach Shannon Guay, the prosecution in his criminal case said Wednesday. Guay, 49, formerly a coach at the now-closed Aerials & Baranis Gymnastics Center in Grand Rapids, appeared in court Wednesday, facing […]
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday joined state officials and advocates to sign bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing distracted driving by mandating that motorists in Michigan put down their phones when they’re behind the wheel. “Too many Michiganders have lost loved ones to distracted driving, and everyone should be safe on their way to school, home, […]
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(The Center Square) – A Michigan bill aims to allow a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine levied against those who send unsolicited naked pictures to people who don’t want them.
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed into law three distracted driving bills requiring hands-free cellphone use.
The Biden Administration and House Republicans recently reached a bi-partisan deal to raise the debt ceiling. To reach the compromise, and keep the United States from a catastrophic debt default, the White House agreed to a series of spending cuts to social safety net programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps. (Here […]
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TAWAS CITY – Iosco County Community Foundation (ICCF) has given a $200,000 grant to Ascension St. Joseph Foundation to support three capital projects for Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City.
TAWAS CITY – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently honored Registered Nurse Kimberly Whitehead with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.
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TAWAS CITY – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital received an “A” grade in the spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Ascension St. Joseph Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
TAWAS CITY – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital is upgrading its breast imaging technology to state-of-the-art 3D tomosynthesis mammography beginning in May.
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The Tawases celebrated its 73rd annual winter festival, Perchville USA, Feb. 3-5, 2023. This video of the Perchville Parade was taken at about 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 in downtown East Tawas. The parade began at 10:30 a.m. in Tawas City Fire Department along Mathews Street, then …
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EAST TAWAS – Iosco-Arenac District Library will host Jerry Berg, director of the Swordsman Museum and Academy, located near Grand Rapids, for two programs highlighting Viking weaponry and society.
EAST TAWAS – Due to the lighthouse restoration project, the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park plan to be on-site on the lawn, next to the lighthouse, from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. This began on June 6, and will continue through Aug. 29.
OSCODA – After using a drive-thru model for distribution for the past two years, an in-person community Thanksgiving Dinner will be returning to the Oscoda Methodist Church, located at 120 W. Dwight Street on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 1-3 p.m.
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