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F-16 fighter jet loses fuel tanks in training exercise over Lake Huron
TAWAS CITY, MI — Malfunctioning fuel tanks on an F-16 fighter jet caused an in-flight emergency during a training exercise over Lake Huron on July 31. The aircraft landed safely at the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport shortly after the incident took place, according to a news release from the Ohio Air National Guard.
F-16 jet dumps two fuel tanks in emergency, causing explosion in Lake Huron
ISOCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — An F-16 jet dumped two fuel tanks during an emergency on Wednesday, one of which exploded in Lake Huron. The Iosco County Sheriff's Office said dispatchers received a report at 1:15 p.m. of an explosion near Baldwin Resort Road in the area of the north end of Saginaw Bay.
MyMichigan acquires Ascension hospitals in Saginaw, Tawas, Standish
MyMichigan Health announced Thursday that it has completed the purchase of Ascension Michigan’s locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish. The acquisition includes Ascension St. Mary’s of Saginaw, Ascension St. Mary’s Towne Center of Saginaw Township, Ascension St. Joseph of Tawas, Ascension St. Mary’s of Standish, and all related sites of care and related physician practices of Ascension Medical Group.
F-16 fuel tanks explode over Baldwin Plaza parking lot
BALDWIN Twp. – Iosco County Sheriff Scott Frank has reported that at 1:15 p.m. this afternoon, Iosco County Central Dispatch received a call of an explosion in the area of Baldwin Resort Road, near Lake Huron. It was determined that a military F-16 jettisoned two external fuel tanks while...
MyMichigan Health completes acquisition of Ascension Michigan’s Northern Region
MIDLAND – MyMichigan Health announced Thursday that it has successfully completed the purchase of Ascension Michigan’s locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish. The acquisition includes Ascension St. Mary’s of Saginaw, Ascension St. Mary’s Towne Center, Ascension St. Joseph in Tawas, Ascension St. Mary’s of Standish, and all related sites of care and related physician practices of Ascension Medical Group.
AuSable Township PC discusses short-term rentals
AuSABLE Twp. – The AuSable Township Planning Commission (PC) discussed short-term rentals (STRs) at its July 24 meeting. Superintendent Eric Strayer said that a resident had brought information about a group of Michigan House Bills regarding STRs to the most recent PC meeting held in June. PC Chair Jeff...
F-16 drops fuel tanks during emergency in northern Michigan, one of which exploded
An F-16 from the Ohio Air National Guard was able to land safely in Toledo after it had to drop two fuel tanks, one of which exploded and the other landed in a retail parking lot in northern Michigan near East Tawas, the Iosco County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's...
USG reports another 'Free Fishing Day' triumph, with 150 participants
ALABASTER Twp. – USG representatives and their partners have reported yet another year of big fish, great food and family fun, following the company’s latest annual Free Fishing Day event, hosted at the retired quarry ponds in Alabaster Township. The 2024 occasion was held on July 13, and...
Area News Headlines
These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. A house fire has been reported near Sleeper State Park, on Port Austin Road. Caseville Fire Department was dispatched by Huron Central just after 3 PM today, July 31st. Initial reports indicate that the caller was attempting to contain the...
46 Seasons of the Tasty Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival 2024
Bay Port, Michigan – As late summer rolls around, the days get a bit shorter, and the evenings around the campfire can have a bit of chill in the air. It’s also a festival season! If you’re in the Upper Thumb the first weekend in August, head to Bay Port. The Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival is the granddaddy of them all. Since 1978, folks have lined up for a fish sandwich that “takes two hands to hold one.” At $5.00, it’s a deal. It’s a family-friendly event, but its proximity to the historic Bay Port Inn makes it seem like having a “short one” before hitting the craft booths is not uncommon.
Jeanne Marie Ordiway
Jeanne Marie Ordiway, 86, of Pinconning, MI, died peacefully at home on July 26, 2024. She was born September 23, 1937, in Isabella County to Carl Philp and Bertha (Burton) Philp. She was the oldest of six children. Siblings included Beverly Philp, Sharon (Dan) Monroe, Jim Philp, Marilyn Kay Philp, and infant brother, Carl. Jeanne’s parents and siblings all predeceased her.
Julie Lefebvre, 80, of AuGres
Julie Ann Lefebvre, a resident of AuGres since 1992, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, age 80. Julie was born in Detroit on October 11, 1943 to the late Augino “Gino” and Mary (Torrella) Borza. She graduated from South Western High School in Detroit. Throughout her working career, Julie was blessed with having the opportunity to meet so many people and create close and lasting friendships with her colleagues. She will forever be remembered for her sincere kindness and caring personality to everyone she met.
MyMichigan Health finalizes acquisition of 3 Ascension hospitals
Midland-based MyMichigan Health said Thursday that it has finalized its acquisition of three Ascension Michigan hospitals in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish, plus a nursing home and stand-alone emergency department/surgery center. The deal, first announced in March, is the second recent deal that Ascension has made with a health system to shed some of its Michigan hospitals and related services. ...
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