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Former Lumber Magnate’s Private Island for Sale in Northern Michigan
Ever thought about owning a home on an island? What about owning an entire island? Your dream could come true with this stunning island that's currently up for sale in Northern Michigan. The island is named "Loud Island", not because of the noise, but because lumber magnate Edward F. Loud...
Bob Skodack, 73, of Oscoda
Robert William Skodack, age 73, passed away at University Hospital in Ann Arbor on July 5th, 2024. Bob was born on April 14, 1951 to George and Gloria Skodack in Muskegon, Michigan where he spent all of his childhood years. A gifted three-sport athlete at Mona Shores High School, he...
Planning commission limits number of short-term rentals to 40
OSCODA – In a vote of 4 to 2, with Vice Chair Vickie Hopcroft and member Matt Cleary voting no, the Oscoda Township Planning Commission (PC) approved limiting the number of short-term rentals in the township to 40. The action took place at the PC’s regular July 1 meeting...
PRVEL announces July 22 meeting
HARRISVILLE – Members of the Pine River-Van Etten Lake Watershed Coalition (PRVEL) have shared that their next meeting will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 22. Open to the public, it will be held in the Alcona Conservation District building, at 320 S. State St. in Harrisville.
Harrisville Harbor Nights to feature 'Elderly Brothers Trio'
HARRISVILLE – The Elderly Brothers Trio will be performing during the Harrisville Harbor Nights Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 17. The Elderly Brothers Trio, Byan, Tom and Ken, perform music from the 1960s, 70s and 80s with emphasis on artists such as the Kingston Trio, PP&M, Gordon Lightfoot, the Everly Brothers, John Prine and others.
Oscoda Township man found guilty of threatening prosecutor
LANSING – On Friday, an Iosco County jury seated in the 23rd Circuit Court found Dominque Simo, 40, of Oscoda, guilty of one count of Malicious Use of a Telecommunications Device for threatening Iosco County Prosecuting Attorney James A. Bacarella, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The two men...
Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office to visit Hale
HALE – Iosco County Commission on Aging announces the Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office will be visiting the Hale Senior Center to provide service to the seniors in the Hale area to complete Secretary of State transactions. The mobile office will be at the senior center on Wednesday,...
Public invited to cheer on 'Tawas Bay Vets & Nets' participants
EAST TAWAS – More than 80 military veterans will be treated to some free fishing fun this Saturday, July 20, during the third annual rendition of Tawas Bay Vets & Nets. Put on by the National City-based Pegasus Springs Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC), in conjunction with the Iosco County Veterans Affair (VA) Office, the event will again start out from the pier in East Tawas State Harbor, located at 113 Newman St.
Oscoda Township Man Found Guilty of Threatening His Former Landlord, Iosco County Prosecutor Bacarella
LANSING – On Friday, an Iosco County jury seated in the 23rd Circuit Court found Dominque Simo, 40, of Oscoda, guilty of one count of Malicious Use of a Telecommunications Device for threatening Iosco County Prosecuting Attorney James A. Bacarella, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The two men had a previous landlord-tenant relationship. The penalty for the misdemeanor is up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, and the State will seek a sentence inclusive of mandated mental health treatment.
With an Unpaved Runway Overrun with Turkey and Deer, This is Michigan’s Smallest International Airport
The airport offers a small terminal building. sees, on average, 12 planes a month that take off and land on a grassy runway that sees more wildlife than aircraft, yet this small airport bills itself, at least tongue-in-cheek as an international airport. Greetings from Harrisville, Michigan and Harrisville International Airport...
Alcona County Road Commission meets Wednesday
The Alcona County Road Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17 at 4 p.m. The Department of Public Works meeting will immediately follow the Road Commission meeting. Due to an anticipated construction project, Wednesday’s meeting will be held at the Gustin Township Hall at 113 Second St. in Lincoln....
Discover Your Depot, Rockfest Friday at Harrisville Train Depot
HARRISVILLE – Harrisville Train Depot presents Discover your Depot and Rockfest from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday at 301 Dock St., Harrisville. We’re gonna rock! Jordan Luebben, owner of Michigan Gems in Curran, will be on hand for rock identification and rock history, namely how it pertains to the Harrisville Depot, the railroad, and quarries in Northeast Michigan. Teens and adults are invited to try their hand at Petoskey Stone polishing and rock painting will be available for the littles. This event is free, but donations to raise funds for the depot’s restoration are encouraged. This event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Grab your favorite rock, favorite lawn chair, favorite beverage, then come down and rock with the Harrisville Train Depot.
Former Lumber Magnate’s Private Island for Sale in Northern Michigan
Ever thought about owning a home on an island? What about owning an entire island? Your dream could come true with this stunning island that's currently up for sale in Northern Michigan. The island is named "Loud Island", not because of the noise, but because lumber magnate Edward F. Loud...
Two seriously injured following crash near Glennie
Two people were seriously injured after they were ejected from a vehicle following a crash Sunday night, just west of Glennie. According to an initial investigation by the Alcona County Sheriff’s Office, 34 year-old Jordan Simpson was driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into the end of a guardrail at the intersection of Bamfield and Healy roads.
Local ‘roots’ festival has great turnout
MIO- The Nor-East’r Festival is an annual roots music festival held the second weekend of June at the Oscoda Fair Grounds. Three straight days of eclectic music and art, food, dancing, camping, jamming, and drumming drew in a great crowd this year. Their three stages hosted continuous music morning to night while artists offer varied original work.
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