CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Several turkeys were released to their native habitat Tuesday, Feb. 14, on state forest property north of Mio, near County Road 610 and Bailey Road. According to Keith Fisher, a senior wildlife technician with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 21 turkeys were imported to Oscoda County, with 18 of them from Berry County and three from Ionia County. more

FAIRVIEW — David Eaves and Haley Bills were crowned as this year's Fairview High School Homecoming King and Queen in between the Fairview junior varsity and varsity boys basketball games on Friday, Feb. 10. more

LEWISTON — As part of their snowmobiling trek toward the Winter Special Olympics, the Wertz Warriors stopped at the Lewiston Fun Ones Snowmobile Club on Thursday, Feb. 9, for a fundraising dinner. The event was open to the public. more

FAIRVIEW — Fairview High School's students showed their artistic sides on Thursday, Feb. 9, as each of the school's classes decorated their class walls. The students also participated in other Homecoming activities that day. more

LUZERNE — The Luzerne chapter of the Chamber of Commerce for Oscoda County, along with the Luzerne Fire Department, organized a bonfire that took place at a piece of land off of Klimmek Road on Saturday, Jan. 28. Hot dogs, chili, and hot chocolate were served at the bonfire. more

MIO — Teams from the Mio AuSable school and the Oscoda County Sheriff Department competed in a benefit basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Mio gym. Proceeds are earmarked for the River House Shelter, Inc., in Grayling. more

LEWISTON — Downtown Lewiston was filled with people ready to watch the start of this year's Sno*Drift Rally on Friday, Jan. 27. The rally was scheduled to last through Saturday, Jan. 28. more

OSCODA COUNTY — Another round of snow hit the Oscoda County area on Tuesday, Jan. 17, with both Fairview and Mio AuSable dismissing classes early as a result. more

OSCODA COUNTY — Several inches of snow fell in Oscoda County on Friday, Jan. 13. Classes in the Fairview and Mio AuSable school districts were cancelled as a result of the winter weather. more

FAIRVIEW — Guests gathered at the Karefree Ranch in Fairview on Friday, Dec. 30, to take their turn participating in a series of horse-drawn rides. Refreshments were also served at the event, with proceeds benefiting the Oscoda County Michigan State University Extension. more