Robert Downes, a Michigan native and award-winning author, gave a presentation, fielded questions, and signed copies of his new book, “Raw Deal: The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands,” at the Northeast Michigan Arts Center in Standish Sept. 10.
Backpacks for homeless veterans were filled by members of the Department of Michigan Military Order of Purple Heart Auxiliary Sept. 8. Michigan MOPHA members meet annually at the community center in Mio to prepare the backpacks, filling them with items to give a little comfort to veterans in the coming winter months.
The North Central Michigan Community Foundation (NCMCF) recently awarded 14 new grants totaling $23,534 to local nonprofits for programs and projects benefiting residents of Ogemaw, Oscoda and Crawford counties. The NCMCF Board of Directors approved the 2025 Community Impact Grants Aug. 19.
August sped by in a blur, due to my full calendar, so I have been really looking forward September. Since early September is not technically autumn, I was expecting late summer weather this past week.
“Tai Chi for Better Sleep” is a series of classes sponsored by Michigan State University Extension at the Oscoda Council on Aging Senior Center in Mio.
New brews at Highway Brewing Company are celebrating West Branch history and bringing more staff into the creative mix.
Luzerne celebrates Labor Day all weekend long — Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-31.
It was hot the day I visited the Ogemaw County Fair last week and I ducked inside an exhibit building to get out of the sun. The best of show display for antiques caught my eye and reminded me of a miniature antique dresser I entered in the Saginaw County Fair back in the 70s. My grandfather helped me restore the dresser, a salesman’s sample, and it won a blue ribbon.
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