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Hideouts of the Purple Gang: Lupton, Michigan
What was it about the little Ogemaw County village of Lupton that the Purple Gang loved so much?. Legends say the gang had two hideouts in Lupton: the Graceland Ballroom, used in the 1920s as a speakeasy during Prohibition and a place for the gang to stay when the law in Detroit was getting too close. The Graceland burned down in 1981...accident or purposefully?
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Marine Incident Tied Up Huron County Sheriffs and Coast Guard for Several Hours. This past Saturday night (July 6th) at 9:44 PM, deputies responded to the 9000 block of Sand Point in Caseville Twp., where a small boat was being witnessed by residents going around in circles, around 2 miles offshore (north). No occupants could be seen on it either.
Sheriff: Man leaves unoccupied boat to drive in circles after it ejects him
CASEVILLE TWP., Mich. (WNEM) – The Huron County Sheriff said a 45-year-old Lansing man neglected to report that he abandoned his boat that was driving in circles after it ejected him and he swam to shore. On Saturday, July 6, at about 9:44 p.m., Huron County Sheriff Kelly Hanson...
Man fails to report boat incident, prompts search off shore of Caseville
A Lansing man earned the ire of Huron County authorities after he swam to shore when he was ejected from a small boat and failed to report the incident to authorities, prompting a search when witnesses called 911 to report a driverless boat off the shore of Caseville Township. According...
Jackie Durant, 69, of Hale
Jacqueline Jean (Flagg) Durant, age 69, passed away at home in Hale, MI, surrounded by her family on July 4th, 2024. She was born to Jack and Jean Flagg on November 11, 1954, in Flint, MI. Jackie attended Flint Southwestern High School. She worked at the Buick Plant for General Motors, retiring after 30 years of employment. She enjoyed pontooning on the lake, trips to the casino, bowling, and mostly spending time with friends and family.
Fundraiser benefits Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center
OSCODA – Chris Dembowske turned the tragedy of his daughter being killed into an opportunity to help other children. He started Adrie’s Angels in 2021 after Adrie was killed on June 6, 2021, 22 days before her 14th birthday. Dembowske, who has experienced a significant amount of trauma,...
Tawas City officials receive TPA MERS report; authorize lease for Anchor Park
TAWAS CITY – Among the topics of discussion at the July 1 Tawas City Council meeting, was the pension liability for the former Tawas Police Authority (TPA). As reported in this publication, the TPA was once a joint operation between East Tawas and Tawas City, for which the associated costs were split in a 50/50 partnership. Although the TPA dissolved several years ago – with each municipality going on to form their own police departments – the two cities remain responsible for the TPA’s unfunded pension liability through the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan (MERS).
Iosco Flying Club to hold Fly-In Breakfast July 14
EAST TAWAS – The Iosco County Flying Club (ICFC), in its 62nd year, is excited to put together its annual Fly-In Breakfast. The 2024 event – which will go on rain or shine – is being held on Sunday, July 14, from 8 a.m. until noon. For...
Nancy Howse shares her approach to the community development director position
OSCODA – As a resident of Oscoda Township for 56 years, Nancy Howse has seen a lot of changes to the area. Howse recently was hired and began her position as the community development director on June 20. As we sat outside in front of township hall to conduct...
'Pets on the Porch' event returning July 13 to the Tawas Bay Art Gallery
EAST TAWAS – Those from the Tawas Bay Art Gallery are inviting the public to join them from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, July 13, for the return of the Pets on the Porch event. Located at 302 Newman St. in East Tawas, the gallery will once...
Steven Ulman Scores Home Win In First JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Event at Whittemore
The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour crowned yet another winner on Saturday night at Whittemore Speedway, as hometown hero Steven Ulman won the series' inaugural visit to the Michigan bullring. Ulman is a former Modified track champion at Whittemore Speedway, and that experience paid off in the InstaCoat Fourth Up North 104....
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