2024 Great Lakes fisheries surveys wrap-up
A few highlights from the Alpena Fisheries Research Station.
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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.
EGLE announces Michigan Coastal Management Program’s 2025 Grant Awards
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today more than $334,268.28 in 2025 Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) grants. These funds will lead to 11 grant projects that help support the efforts of coastal communities, non‑profit organizations, regional council of governments, and conservation districts to protect, preserve, restore, enhance, and wisely develop our coastal resources along the longest freshwater coastline in the nation.
Blood shortage
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan faces an emergency blood shortage due to winter storms and rising illnesses, endangering local hospital patients.
Moving into the new year
Mio Masonic Lodge #596 installs officers for the upcoming year every December.
Called to serve
Taylor Kann is Oscoda County’s new sheriff. Kann was elected Nov. 5 and took the oath of office Jan. 20. His first day as sheriff began 12 a.m. Jan. 1. Kann sat down with the Herald to share his story and his direction for the department.