Community Calendar
Music in the Park at Irons Park in West Branch featuring Slick Jimmy Band from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
More than 100 teams complete canoe marathon
For the first time in history more than 100 boats have finished the AuSable River Canoe Marathon. The event, which took place overnight July 26-27, included 230 competitors from Michigan, 18 other U.S. states, Canada, Great Britain and Beliz, and drew thousands of spectators.
Stabbing victims continue recovery at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City
Munson Healthcare confirmed Monday morning that staff were continuing treatment on 10 of 11 people who were stabbed at Walmart in Traverse City Saturday afternoon.
State legislator looks to require cursive instruction
Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) introduced House Bill 4675 which would require the Michigan Department of Education to develop a list of model programs for cursive handwriting instruction
Fun at the fairgrounds
Every year, the second weekend in August, the Oscoda County community gathers for a free event at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds: Heritage Days and Logging Expo
EGLE opens public comment period for Line 5 permit application
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today that it has opened public comment for Enbridge Energy’s permit application seeking authorization for surface facilities associated with the proposed Line 5 tunnel project under the Straits of Mackinac.
Running shorts
July thus far has been a month of making up for lost training time.
Timber harvests, thinning planned for Chippewa Hills Pathway
People using the Chippewa Hills Pathway trail system, near Alpena, over the next five years likely will notice timber harvest activity and changes to the landscape. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is sharing highlights and background to keep the public informed about what to expect, as work is anticipated to get underway as early as this week.
M-33 repaving in Ogemaw, Oscoda counties starts Aug. 4
MDOT will repave 11.8 miles of M-33 from north of Borden Road in Rose City to 14th Street in Mio.
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is July 27
The Korean War is known as “The Forgotten War,” but a special day is set aside each year to help us remember all who served and died during this conflict on the other side of the world.