OSCODA – A special election for the Oscoda Area Schools (OAS) will take place on Tuesday, May 7.
OSCODA – At its regular April 22 meeting the Oscoda Township Board of Trustees (OTB) approved the position description for a community development director (CDD). In a related matter the board also approved a proposal from Beckett and Raeder to create a Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA).
OSCODA – At its regular April 22 meeting, the Oscoda Township Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a kayak launch for $52,180.89 for Ken Ratliff Park.
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A compact guide to the best places to stay and play, the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Visitor Guide and Member Directory includes all you'll need for a vacation in the Tawas area. Containing information on local festivals and events alongside gorgeous pictures from local photographe…
MICHIGAN — With three weeks to go before the Nov. 8 general election, absentee ballot numbers continue to grow –with 1.7 million already sent to voters who requested them and 432,960 returned. Three weeks ahead of the 2018 general election, 912,872 absentee ballots had been requested. A brea…
LANSING — As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Cancer Section is sponsoring a Women’s Health Partnership Campaign a…
LANSING — On National Voter Registration Day, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its partnership with the State of Michigan to provide voter registration information and as…
LANSING — The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Monday, Oct. 3, regarding the list of prescription drugs c…
LANSING — Before the leaves start to turn and fall, thousands of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Adopt-A-Highway volunteers began to fan out across the state to collect litter alo…
OSCODA – The Oscoda baseball team was able to claim a pair of well played victories over visiting Hillman on Thursday. The Owls won the North Star League crossover battles over the Tigers, on scores of 6-1 and 8-4.
TAWAS CITY – It might have been closer than they would have liked, but the Tawas Area girls soccer team will take it. The Lady Braves were hosting Oscoda in a Northern Michigan Soccer League E…
OSCODA – The Oscoda golf team got its chance to host a North Star League meet at Lakewood Shores on Wednesday.
OSCODA – The Oscoda softball team stepped away from conference play to play at Beaverton on Saturday. The Owls were unable to return home with a win though, falling to the Lady Beavers 15-0 and 14-3.
OSCODA – Oscoda was able to pick up a pair of North Star League crossover baseball wins at Hale on Monday, April 15. The Owls tamed the Eagles handily in both contests, 23-3 and 23-0.
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LANSING – If your summer plans include time at a favorite lake, here’s an easy way to do some good with real, lasting value: help the MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program gather inform…
LANSING – Looking ahead to summer bonfires, a warm wood stove next winter? A $20 fuelwood permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lets you stock up on your woodshed needs.
LANSING – Michigan’s state forest roads are the gateway to the rugged side of the outdoors. Pack your helmet, start up your off-road vehicle and download a map, then turn your steering wheel f…
BAY CITY – A healthy, abundant walleye population is a big part of Michigan’s fisheries, and Saginaw Bay is no exception. These native fish provide exciting opportunities for world-class recre…
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TAWAS CITY – Chronic wounds affect an estimated 6.7 million people in the U.S., and that number is rising due to an aging population and increased prevalence of diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy. In August, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City opened a wound …
TAWAS CITY – Chronic wounds affect an estimated 6.7 million people in the U.S., and that number is rising due to an aging population and increased prevalence of diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy. In August, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City opened a wound …
MIDLAND – MyMichigan Health has named Mike Erickson to lead its future Medical Center locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish.
MIDLAND – MyMichigan Health has named Mike Erickson to lead its future Medical Center locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish.
WEST BANCH – Officials with the District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2) says residents need to be mindful of exposure to measles.
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EAST TAWAS – The annual Iosco County Veterans Benefit Fair will be held Thursday, May 9, at a new venue this year – the East Tawas Community Center, located at 760 Newman St.
OSCODA – A fundraising event for PKL Cares will take place on Saturday, May 11, at 6 p.m.
OSCODA – The last day to sign up for the next cycle of the non-credit Nurse Assistant Training program is the end of business day on Monday, May 6. The program begins Wednesday, May 8, and will take place at the Alpena Community College (ACC) Oscoda Campus. It will provide 32 hours of in-sea…
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