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March is when we usually start looking for some hints of spring. This winter, however, has not matched the last couple of winters we have had in northern lower Michigan.
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How reading affects children
Reading for pleasure in early childhood has been linked with better scores on comprehension cognition assessments and better educational attainment in young adolescence.
Training opportunities in Gaylord for wastewater sampling and lagoon ops
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) recently announced wastewater sampling and lagoon operations training to be held at Hampton Inn in Gaylord Wednesday, March 19.
Northland launches new fraud awareness campaign
Northland Area Federal Credit Union (NAFCU) recently announced its latest fraud awareness campaign, Don’t Be a Target for Fraud.
Words matter
Middle and high school students at Mio AuSable Schools assembled Feb. 21 for a conversation abou “the weight of our words.”
Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths in reported in Michigan
All Michigan residents ages six months and older urged to get the flu vaccine
Health department to expand oral health program
Delta Dental Foundation recently awarded funding to DHD2 for the expansion of the oral health program.
Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act introduced
Last week, U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01) and others led 74 of their colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act.
Meet the new SRO
Hello. My name is Todd Easterday, and I am honored to serve as the School Resource Officer (SRO) for both Mio AuSable Schools and Fairview Area Schools in Oscoda County. I stepped into this role in January 2025 with a deep commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.
Sheriff swears in new deputy
The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Department announced the addition of a new deputy, Alex Cole, to its roster in a statement posted to social media Feb. 4.