Michigan implements cage-free egg law
Michigan’s ‘Cage-Free Law’ went into effect Jan. 1.
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Commissioners reelect Varner, honor Grace
The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners held their first meeting of 2025 and honored retired Oscoda County Sheriff Kevin Grace
Too cool for school?
When is it too cold to operate a public school in Michigan? As with so many simple questions, answers are not.
Bill honoring U.P. Veteran Gerald Elliot signed into law
Last week, Rep. Jack Bergman’s bill, “Gerald’s Law,” was officially signed into law as a part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, closing a loophole that denies certain terminally ill veterans their VA burial allowance if they do not pass away at a VA facility.
Borton sworn in
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OCATS: Oscoda County’s transit provider
Oscoda County Area Transit Specialists (OCATS) is a nonprofit organization established to provide transportation, especially for veterans, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Drivers provide door-to-door, round-trip service throughout the state.
Where’s the plow?
When ice and snow make roads difficult to navigate, a countdown sweeps the land. People begin watching and waiting for snow plows, often with rapidly diminishing patience. Then the discussions begin.
Vaccine clinic for dogs Jan. 18
Oscoda County is offering a simple way for residents to update their dogâs shots and purchase or renew its license. A vaccination clinic, sponsored by Elk Country Animal Shelter and Dr. Jordan Guy, will be held in two locations Saturday, Jan. 18: 9 a.m.to noon in Fairview at the Firehall, 1947 E. Miller Road and 1 to 4 p.m. at the Community Center in Mio, 305 E. 9th Street.
Help keep eagles flying along Michigan highways
By John PepinDeputy public information officerMichigan Department of Natural Resources Earlier this week, along a snow-covered highway near the Schoolcraft-Luce County line, Michigan Department of… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking back / Looking forward
Looking back Feb. 8 The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners shared a recent aerial image of the new Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office building which is… Login to continue reading Login…