
Thunderbolts claim district title
MIO – The Mio Thunderbolts are riding high after clinching the district championship with a hard-fought 55-41 victory over Au Gres-Sims March 7.

MIO – The Mio Thunderbolts are riding high after clinching the district championship with a hard-fought 55-41 victory over Au Gres-Sims March 7.

UNIVERSITY CENTER — Saginaw Valley State University’s theatre department recently presented “Women Who Weave.” The play, written by Chicago playwright and author J.S. Puller, draws on Greek mythology to present heroism as a choice not a destiny.

Mio Thunderbolt wrestler Angellaya Burden closed out a remarkable season by bringing home the state title March 1.

In Mio, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members sprang into action Saturday morning in response to electrical service interruption that began the night previous.

Oscoda County varsity boys basketball teams from Fairview Area Schools and Mio AuSable School traveled to Au Gres Feb. 28 to face each other in the district final. Mio Thunderbolts defeated the Eagles 46-25. Mio’s coach Ty McGregor commented on the win.

Middle and high school students at Mio AuSable Schools assembled Feb. 21 for a conversation abou “the weight of our words.”

Hello. My name is Todd Easterday, and I am honored to serve as the School Resource Officer (SRO) for both Mio AuSable Schools and Fairview Area Schools in Oscoda County. I stepped into this role in January 2025 with a deep commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.

Mio AuSable varsity girls team secured the North Star League-Little Dipper championship Feb. 13 with a 40-28 victory over Hillman.

Mio AuSable’s varsity boys’ basketball team played Atlanta Feb. 7, winning 56-24. After the game, players, coaches, families and fans gathered in the little gym to recognize the basketball careers of seniors Jay Brucher and Jamison Cooper.

Elk Country Animal Shelter and Dr. Jordan Guy sponsored a vaccine clinic for dogs Jan. 18 in Fairview and Mio. Oscoda County residents brought their dogs to get their shots and renew licenses.