AuSABLE Twp. – The historic cemetery in AuSable Township will receive a much needed face-lift in September.
OSCODA – Oscoda Rockfest is ready to showcase its fifth annual rendition on Saturday, Sept. 7, which will boast 10 live musical performances throughout the course of an 11-hour period.
EAST TAWAS – Now in its 17th year, the 3 Disciplines Sunrise Side Triathlons will be held Saturday in East Tawas.
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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 – Oscoda was just minutes away from pulling off an exciting win in its football season opener on Thursday. Visiting Roscommon scored a touchdown with about four minutes left, however, and the Owls were unable to answer in the final moments, resulting in a 17-14 loss.
OSCODA – The Oscoda soccer team was able to claim their first win of the season on Monday, Aug. 26. The Owls were playing at home against Big Rapids Crossroads and were able to pick up a hard-…
WEST BRANCH – All three local cross country teams traveled over to West Branch to compete in the Rau Invitational on Thursday.
OSCODA – Oscoda took the long route to do it, but they got the job done. The Lady Owl volleyball team welcomed in Beaverton for a non-conference match on Monday, Aug. 26 and outlasted the Lady…
EAST TAWAS – The opening week of the high school football season was a bit of a rough one for area teams. The five teams in the Iosco County News and Oscoda Press coverage area all lost their …
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LANSING – Michigan’s nearly 4 million acres of state forest land has something for everyone. Whether you enjoy watching elk, moose or bear, work in the forest products industry, hike or bike o…
LANSING – Advanced technology, improved crew safety, solar energy and more precise Lake Michigan fisheries data – that’s what is on the horizon for Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DN…
TAWAS: A few walleye were caught in 55 to 60 feet of water, with the average per boat being one to two fish. Anglers used crawler harnesses, flicker minnows, and spoons. Anglers reported that …
OSCODA – With the conclusion of the 2024 regular season of the Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT), presented by Progressive, all eyes are now on the 2024 NWT Championshi…
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EAST TAWAS – The East Tawas Fire Department hosted a propane training on Saturday, Aug. 3.
EAST TAWAS – The East Tawas Fire Department hosted a propane training on Saturday, Aug. 3.
MIDLAND – Dan Scheffer has been named system vice president of facilities and construction, MyMichigan Health, effective Aug. 1.
MIDLAND – Dan Scheffer has been named system vice president of facilities and construction, MyMichigan Health, effective Aug. 1.
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OSCODA – A candlelight service “Remembering 9/11” will be held at the Circle of Flags at Oscoda Veterans Memorial Park.
OSCODA – The public is invited to take part in a 9/11 Memorial Walk Run Stroll on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
OSCODA – Members of the Oscoda High School Rotary Interact Club will lead a 15-minute peace rally on Wednesday, Sept. 11 (9/11), starting at 7:30 p.m. It will be hosted at the Pocket Park in downtown Oscoda, which is situated on the corner of Dwight and State streets.
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