Digging into spring
FAIRVIEW — Students at Fairview Eagles Nest Preschool were busy last week making Mother’s Day gifts to take home. The children painted original designs on flowerpots one day and transplanted pansies into them the next. Oops! An active online subscription is required to access...
Seen a black bear lately?
Every spring, conversations are all a buzz about sightings of black bears as they come out of hibernation and visit the backyard bird feeders. Yes, black bear love bird food and will take down your feeders unless you have them placed out of reach. A...
Eggs-tra help for student travelers
MIO — The Easter Bunny made an early appearance at Mio AuSable Schools Saturday, Apr. 9 at a breakfast to benefit students planning an overseas trip. Pancakes and sausages were prepared and served by the students. The children attending could have their picture taken with...
Need a fishing pole? Check it out at the library.
Patrons of the Oscoda County Library are now able to borrow more than books. The library now has a Library of Things. “It is something that I have wanted to do for a long time,” director Amy Knepp said. “Before COVID, I put something on...
Death Notice – Richard Henry Vigor
Died May 18, 2022Richard Henry Vigor, age 63, of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at his home Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Frank Engel
Died April 28, 2022Frank A. Engel, age 59, of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Horizon Assisted Living in St. Helen, Michigan on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He had lived there after having a bad stroke six years ago. Frank was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 23, 1963,...
Theresa M. Hartsig
Died May 11, 2022Theresa M. Hartsig, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at The Villa at Rose City. She was born on April 28, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan to Walter J. Sr. and Veronica F. (Manley) Salens. Theresa and her husband Michael had lived in...
Death Notice – Bruce Norman Lesko
Died May 9, 2022Bruce Norman Lesko, age 60, of Comins, Michigan, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI.
Erin Lee Rang
Died April 24, 2022Erin Lee Rang, age 40, but also “39” forever, of Hale, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2022, at her home in Hale. She was born on March 22, 1982, in Grayling, Michigan to Stanley Rang and the late Peggy Ehlers. Erin was a...
