Breaking ground
989-387-8929 If you are driving through Comins May 5 and 6, you may see a field being plowed. The AuSable Valley Engine and Tractor Club is having a plow day at a property on Abbe Road.
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DNR rejects Camp Grayling expansion
DMVA sought to lease 162,000 acres of state forest land for training The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has declined a proposed 20year lease of approximately 162,000 acres of state forest land to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The DMVA had sought to lease the land, located around the National Guard training camp in Grayling, to accommodate low-impact military training activities.
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MIW and Mio weld a partnership
Moran Iron Works partners with Mio AuSable Schools to train students ONAWAY — Moran Iron Works (MIW) and Mio AuSable School District have announced a partnership agreement aimed at engaging students in the welding trade. Under the agreement, MIW will provide hands-on opportunities to students interested in pursuing a career in welding.
Read MoreLove (L)INCs – Creatively Connecting
Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) appreciates The Oscoda County Herald for including this column to help promote our area church ministries, organizations and programs. • May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Morning Bible Study Mondays, 10 a.m.
Read MoreComins Township takes action on lights
989-387-8929 The Comins Township Board of Trustees accepted a $33,700 bid from Thunder Bay Electric for lighting the Towns Square parking lot at its Apr. 25 meeting.
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B.O.C. waives fees to expedite Mio Dam study
989-387-8929 The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners agreed to waive fees up to $4,800 for parcel data GIS files at its Apr. 25 meeting.
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Now here’s a tip!
* Make children's pills easier to swallow by crushing them and putting them in a bit of jelly or applesauce. Make sure, especially if it's a prescription medicine, that it’s okay to crush. — U.L. in Minnesota * To keep kids from running into a closed sliding-glass door, cut out a small picture of something that's brightly colored, 'laminate' it by taping it across both sides, then tape it to the door at children's eye level. — E.R. in New York * Painting season is in full swing at my house, and here are my two favorite painting tips: One is to lightly soap the windows (glass only) and let it dry. Any paint splatters will land on the soap, which can be easily wiped away when the paint is all dry. The other is to give locks, hinges and doorknobs a light coat of petroleum jelly. It works the same way, and when polished away, it leaves a nice shine to hardware.
Read MoreWhy are seniors targeted for scams?
In one year alone, seniors lost over $3 billion to scammers, and it's gotten worse every year. The 60-69 age group was bad enough, but the dollar losses rose even more after age 70, and much more after age 80.
Read MoreTake back days encourage safe drug disposal
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day took place April 22. The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office has a 24/7 drop-off receptacle. People in the area can deposit unwanted drugs at the site anytime; there is no need to wait for a designated day.
Read MoreDemory earns award
ALMA — Tyler Demory of Mio received a first-year President's Award at Alma College for the 2022-23 academic year. Juniors, sophomores and first-year students who have been at Alma College for one year and who attain the highest academic ranks in their classes based on GPA receive the award.
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