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Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across US
EVART, Mich. (AP) — Alison Smith stared at the virtually empty dairy barn inside the Osceola County Fairgrounds, once bustling with teens and preteens preparing to show their prized animals but now eerily silent as an invisible virus once again interfered with a cherished summertime rite. Smith, a 16-year-old...
Osceola County EMS hosts free emotional wellness training for first responders
REED CITY – 2TheRescue Life Saving Training is being offered free to all Osceola County first responders, law enforcement, dispatch, fire, EMS personnel and their families. Osceola County EMS and Reed City Fire Department will host the Career Survival and Emotional Wellness course from 6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 18 at the Reed City fire hall, 523 Morse St.
Baby's death deemed a homicide, murder prelim set for September
REED CITY — On Tuesday, the cause of death of a 4-month-old baby was confirmed to be a homicide, according to the Osceola County Prosecutor’s Office. Osceola County Prosecutor Tony Badovinac said his office received the death certificate for the infant and it was listed as homicide. He also said they are still waiting for other forensic results from the infant’s autopsy.
BLOTTER: Evart police investigating a concealed weapons offense
EVART — Officers with the Evart Police Department responded to the following calls July 29-Aug. 4. This is part of a report submitted by Evart PD and compiled by associate editor Julie Norwood. All calls may not be reported. Trespass: On July 29, an officer assisted Osceola County Sheriff’s...
Marion woman, 61, dies in house fire, authorities investigating cause
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Marion woman, 61, is dead after a house fire in Marion Thursday evening. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said the fire was reported at a home on Water Street just before 6 p.m. When firefighters got there, the sheriff’s office said they found...
Registration open for annual WISE 5K Fun Run and Walk
BIG RAPIDS — Calling all runners and walkers of all ages and fitness abilities. Registration for the annual WISE 5K Fun Run and Walk fundraiser is now open. The annual event is set for 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Northend Riverside Park pavilion, Trestle Bend Drive, Big Rapids, with an optional virtual race giving participants the flexibility to join whenever it is convenient.
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