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.
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Attention: Veterans
Oscoda County Department of Veterans Affairs is operating at its new building, located at 205 E. 11th Street, Mio, in the block immediately behind the county government building. The new phone number is 989-826-9500. The office opens weekdays at 9 a.m. It closes at 12 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Thursdays it is open until 4 p.m.
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On Feb. 11, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, women are proudly recognized for their invaluable contributions in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
Cavitt receives committee appointments
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Thursday was appointed by Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland, to serve as a member of the House Appropriations Committee; Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veteran Affairs; and as a member of the Labor and Economic Opportunity, and Corrections and Judiciary Appropriations Subcommittees.
2024 Great Lakes fisheries surveys wrap-up
A few highlights from the Alpena Fisheries Research Station.
Bovine Tuberculosis-Positive Herd Detected in Alcona County
MDARD is reporting a case of bovine TB in a beef herd from Alcona County
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Alpena County flock
MDARD and the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab detected highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock from Alpena County
Congratulations to Capt. Hughes and Sgt. Blair
Two Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office employees recently received promotions.
BOC update
Four things you may have missed at the most recent meeting of the Oscoda County Board of Commissioners, held Jan. 28.
Taking care of business
The Big Creek Township Board of Trustees agreed to apply for a grant at its Jan. 16 meeting.