Hunters: Remember to ‘Clean. Drain. Dry.’ to protect waterfowl habitat
As waterfowl hunting season begins, the Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking hunters across the state to take extra precautions to prevent the spread of invasive species.
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Hunters Feeding Michigan helping those in need, with new record for donated venison
Hunters Feeding Michigan — a Michigan Department of Natural Resources program connecting donors, wild game processors and charities to help feed those in need — processed 140,000 pounds of donated venison during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30.
Festive fall events in Oscoda County
Fairview’s Eagle Festival began Oct. 10 with a parade. Each high school class contributed a float tying athletics to a Dr. Seuss book. Bobbi Ross was named 2025 grand marshal in honor of her work an Eagle Festival organizer.
Bergman announces 2025 congressional app challenge for 1st district students
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jack Bergman announced that middle and high school students in Michigan’s First Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition designed to inspire students to explore coding, computer science, and app development.
Veterans and supporters pitch concert at Rose City Park
Area veterans and volunteers hosted a free concert at Rose City Park Saturday, Sept. 27, bringing musical acts from as far as Kalamazoo. Local sound production and event services professionals Steve Lull and John Woolard hosted the event with the City of Rose City.
Racing pigeons
Mark Raymond is president of Northern Racing Pigeon Club, a new group racers from northern Michigan.
Quilt walk showcases West Branch
The 40th annual West Branch Quilt Walk begins Thursday, Oct. 2 in downtown West Branch and concludes Saturday, Oct. 4. The show is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event is presented by the Rifle River Quilt Guild and West Branch Creative Arts Association to benefit Rea Family Animal Shelter.
Emergency planning committees convene to discuss bylaws, hazardous materials
Regional emergency manager Mike Bowers did double duty Sept. 17, attending local emergency planning committee (LEPC) meetings in both Ogemaw and Oscoda counties.
Planning for the next growing season
Members of the Country Gardener’s Club attended a native seed collection class hosted by Huron Pines