No Excuse for Elder Abuse
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Region 9 Area Agency on Aging will be hosting an Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention Conference on August 15
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President Donald J. Trump approves major disaster declaration for Michigan
FEMA announced July 23 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from March 28-30, 2025.
Rep. Borton welcomes Lake City officials to committee testimony
State Rep. Ken Borton (R-Gaylord) welcomed Lake City Mayor Craig Ardis to join him in providing testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor and Economic Opportunity July 23.
West Branch prepares for 45th Victorian Art Fair
Artists and craftsmen will set up booths August 9-10 for the 45th Victorian Art Fair at Irons Park in West Branch. The fair is open Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Council changes park plans, social district ordinance
The West Branch City Council modified plans for accessible park additions at Irons Park and enforcement mechanisms in the city’s social district ordinance at their regular meeting Monday, July 21.
County housing advisory committee holds second open house
The Ogemaw County Commissioners Housing Advisory Committee held its second open house event at Ogemaw Township Hall July 23.
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
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.