To Washington
Roger Stitt, of Mio, recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C. He shared the news of trip Oct. 8 when the Herald was covering an honor quilt presentation at the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs office.
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MDOT roadside parks set to close for season
Most roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closed for the season on Friday, Oct. 31.
West Branch City Council approves agreement between local police and ICE
The city council for the City of West Branch unanimously approved an agreement between the West Branch Police Department and the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department at their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 20.
It’s Firewood Month
Most people don’t spend much time thinking about firewood. If it’s split and dry, it’s good to go, right?
Mio students visualize peace
Mio middle school art students participated in the Lions International Peace Poster project. This year’s theme is Together as One. Because the posters will be seen throughout the world, they are designed without words.
A great gardening year concludes
Local businesses chip in with community gardening project
Michigan Legislature updates
Legislative activity for early October 2025
Sheriff shares drug bust details
The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on social media Thursday afternoon detailing a Strike Team Investigating Narcotics Group (STING) operation in Big Creek Township which took place Aug. 26.
Hunters Feeding Michigan helping those in need, with new record for donated venison
Hunters Feeding Michigan — a Michigan Department of Natural Resources program connecting donors, wild game processors and charities to help feed those in need — processed 140,000 pounds of donated venison during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30.
Pay attention
Ogemaw County law enforcement was well represented at an International Coffee Day gathering at Meijer in West Branch Oct. 1.