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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.
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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...
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.
Roger Avram, 78, of Turner
Roger Eugene Avram, age 78 of Turner, MI., passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 27, 1945, in the family home in Turner to the late Peter and Mildred (Wyatt). Roger graduated from Arenac Eastern High School in 1964. As a young man he worked for DOW and Corning, but his heart was in farming. He was a lifelong farmer growing crops on the family land as well as leased land. He married Margaret Ann (Britt) Avram on June 6, 1978, and had two sons.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Fuel tank lands in parking lot after 1 military F-16 declares emergency
IOSCO CO., Mich. (WNEM) - One Air National Guard military F-16 declared an emergency and dropped both of its fuel tanks in Iosco County. According to Iosco County Sheriff Scott Frank, the first call about the incident came in at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31 for a reported explosion. Two F-16s were operating in the area.
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.
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.
Michigan Outlaw Super Late Model Power Rankings Presented by Bob Finley Memorial
Another big weekend complete for the Outlaw Super Late Models in Michigan thanks to the Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway and the Growler 100 at Whittemore Speedway. Both events contributed to the Outlaw Super Late Model Power Rankings Presented by the Annual Bob Finley Memorial.
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