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.
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.
“There’s over 85 cars here tonight,” said Pete Fabbri.
The Arenac County Board of Commissioners met June 11 to consider acquiring property adjacent to the county fairgrounds.
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.
The Au Gres Farmers Market has chosen to end its 2024 season.
Activity in the 81st Judicial District Court has resulted in the following:Gabriel Clifton-John Metzger, of Standish, for transporting/possessing loaded gun in vehicle, hunt/shoot from safety zone and hunt from vehicle: sentenced to one day in jail, one day credited, 30 hours community service and $1,285 FC.Dayne Michael Lutz, of Twining, for attempted assault/resist/obstruct police: sentenced to 12 days in jail, one day credited, 11 days to be served and $995 FC.Alyshia Nicole Tilly, of Prudenville, for controlled substance use – narcotic/cocaine: sentenced to 18 days in jail, one day credited, 17 days to be served, 12 months’ probation and $1,860 FC.Chelsee Lynn Tebedo, of Sterling, for failure to pay and failure to appear: sentenced to four days in jail, one day credited, three days to be served and $1,060 FC.Jasmine Mikala Ion Flowers, of Flint, for contempt of court and permitting an unlicensed person to drive/violation of motor vehicle code: sentenced to 11 days in jail, 11 days credited and $715.82 FC.Michael Alphonso Bustamante, of Standish, for failure to appear: sentenced to 19 days in jail, 19 days credited and $1,353.82 FC.Jacob Scot Miller, of Pontiac, for contempt of court and operating a motor vehicle while license suspended/revoked/denied: sentenced to three days in jail, three days credited and $645 FC.Jeremy William French, of Haslett, for failure to appear: sentenced to three days in jail, three days to be served and $100 FC.Destiny Marie Lorenz, of Sterling, for failure to appear and failure to pay: sentenced to four days in jail, two days credited, two days to be served and $1,549.38 FC.Alicia Marie Woods, of Bay City, for failure to appear and failure to pay: sentenced to eight days in jail, eight days credited and $1,262 FC.
“It’s taken altogether five years to get here,” said township clerk and firefighter Stefanie Kernstock.