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…
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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.
Heritage Days and Logging Expo
The Oscoda County Fair Association hosted Heritage Days and Logging Expo Aug. 8-9. Two days of high temperatures caused discomfort for the firefighters decked out in full gear for a Jaws of Life Demonstration, but made splashes in the dunk tank seem like a good idea.
Late summer blood drives
August signals the return of routine: school bells ringing, fall sports gearing up, and families settling back in after summer adventures. But for hospitals across Michigan, there’s no such thing as a break – the need for blood is constant year-round.
MDARD Awards More Than $340K to Farm Stops
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Monday announced the latest recipients in its Food Hub and Farm Stops grant program, which is the state’s first-ever program aimed at strengthening Michigan’s middle-of-the-supply-chain agri-food systems.
Rep. Borton presents state tribute to retiring Michigan State Police canine
State Rep. Ken Borton, R-Gaylord, last week was proud to present Loki, a retiring Michigan State Police canine, with a state tribute commemorating his service to Michigan.
Making time to sit and stitch
Every Wednesday, the Fairview branch of the Oscoda District Library hosts Sit & Stitch. It begins at 12:30 p.m. There is some wiggle room for when it ends.
Majority of Traverse City stabbing incident victims released from hospital
Munson Medical Center shared a final update this morning regarding the eleven individuals affected by the Traverse City Walmart incident