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On July 11, Isabelle Lorenzoni, a Rotary high school exchange student from Brazil, addressed members of the Pinconning and Standish Rotary Club concerning the last 11 months she spent living with families in the area while attending Pinconning High School.

The Iosco-Arenac District Library has a slew of events in motion from now through August.

The 15th Annual K9 Garage Sale was held July 12-14, at 3381 Sterling Road in Omer.

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.

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.