Drought report mostly good news
The USDA has released the final edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor for the month of July, which has mostly good news except on the Western front.
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Crop progress across the country
The USDA has released another round of crop reports and progress continues even with a mix of weather trends.
Local Civil Air Patrol corps graduate search and rescue academy
Scenario day and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training were cited as standout favorites by a couple of young Civil Air Patrol members graduating an eight-day search and rescue academy outside the Luzerne Fire Department last Saturday.
Conservation officers lead hunter safety course in Luzerne
Six Michigan conservation officers led around 30 students, mostly youth, for the inaugural event.
Veterans Affairs Office hosts open house
Veterans and community members gathered for an inaugural open house at the Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Office Saturday, Aug. 16. Outside near the veteran’s monument, VA board members cooked hot dogs and a bounce house outfitted with a sprinkler helped a few kids keep cool in the heat of mid-day.
Reclaiming resilient Michigan streams
With America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative funding, the DNR and partners have removed seven stream barriers.
Milk production forecast increases
By Jason Vance JVance@cherryroad.com USDA’s July Dairy Outlook included production forecast updates that raised U.S. milk production for both 2025 and 2026—half a billion pounds… Login to continue reading Login…
Voters reject Au Gres-Sims Schools bond proposal
Unofficial results released by the Arenac County Clerk’s office tonight after polls closed indicated voters rejected the Au Gres-Sims School District’s bond proposal with over 85% of ballots cast with no votes.
Comins Community Church welcomes Brent Salsbury as new lead pastor
This is the first in a series of articles from Comins Community Church as it celebrates its first 100 years.
Caregiver Corner
The Oscoda County District Library received resources, tools and information for family caregivers from the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging, as did libraries in Arenac, Ogemaw, Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Otsego, Presque Isle and Roscommon counties.