Local children and families will have the opportunity to meet Santa and decorate their own toys during the Oscoda County Library’s first Santa’s Workshop Saturday, Dec. 9. more

Following strong winds Dec. 4-5 that knocked out power to more than one-quarter of Oscoda County residents, a large number of residents remain without power. more

OSCODA COUNTY — Strong sustained winds and stronger gusts knocked out power to more than one-quarter of Oscoda County early Dec. 5. The power outages also resulted in the closure of Kirtland … more

Mio AuSable Schools will hold a memorial service Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. for family, friends and community members in honor of Dennis Ludlow, a student at the school who passed away last week. more

The sixth annual Holiday Extravaganza was held Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Mio Community Center for small businesses to meet with customers and explain their sales. more

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host its annual Kids Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 9, which will give area children a chance to meet with Santa and pick out free toys. more

The Steiner Museum will host its third annual Pioneer Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 9, to take attendees back to a simpler time for the holiday season. more

Three family members from Burton were convicted for hunting violations in Oscoda County when Department of Natural Resources conservation officers concluded investigations and brought the charges against the defendants in court. more

The sixth annual Holiday Extravaganza will be coming to the Mio Community Center Dec. 2, where attendees can shop local and find unique items while getting in the holiday spirit. more

Wellspring Lutheran Services is inviting the community to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with its residents at its annual Christmas open house Dec. 3. more