Annual sale raises funds for Arenac County Canine Team
The 15th Annual K9 Garage Sale was held July 12-14, at 3381 Sterling Road in Omer.
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Nearly 100 parcels of DNR-land up for grabs
Nearly 100 parcels of DNR-managed land will soon available through several online auctions that have been scheduled in August and September.The properties, ranging in size from under an acre to 160 acres, are available in more than two dozen counties, including Arenac and Ogemaw counties.
Aug. 6 Primary Election Candidate Profiles
Office sought: Whitney Township SupervisorParty affiliation: RepublicanIncumbent: NoAge: 60Educational and professional background:All of my post-secondary education occurred at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where I majored in chemistry.
Regional SAR team breaks in new crew, trailer
Regional emergency management coordinator Mike Bowers led a simulated search and rescue operation based from the Oscoda County Fairgrounds June 23 that included 10 other human participants and one canine.
Library receives blood pressure monitoring equipment
Michelle Tacey, Manager of the Omer Little Eagles Nest Library, applied for and received an American Heart Association grant recently that allows for the purchase of blood pressure monitors that can be used by patrons and area residents.The American Heart Association offered up to $10,000 to support rural Midwest libraries in their ability to be change agents for community health.“Around the country, we have helped rural libraries address blood pressure control, improve nutrition security, assist with CPR readiness, and more,” American Heart Association said.“Small grants of $500-$1,500, along with technical assistance from the American Heart Association will often be sufficient to make a sustainable impact.”Omer has purchased seven monitors.
Classy Chassis draws crowd downtown
“There’s over 85 cars here tonight,” said Pete Fabbri.
Fairgrounds expand through property reacquisition
The Arenac County Board of Commissioners met June 11 to consider acquiring property adjacent to the county fairgrounds.
CMDHD to monitor beaches for unsafe water
Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is conducting a bathing beach monitoring program of public beaches in the six-county district of Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola, and Roscommon counties.