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POW/MIA monument unveiling in Oscoda
OSCODA — The community is invited to gather Sept. 19, for a special POW/MIA Monument Unveiling Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Oscoda. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 4000 N. Skeel Ave., on the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. The new monument will honor America’s prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action under the message, “All gave some. Some gave all. None are forgotten.”
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Registration open for 2026 One Water Gathering
Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL. The annual conference of the international Lake Huron Forever initiative is Oct. 1-2 in Alpena, Mich. featuring speakers, field trips and networking opportunities to promote water quality and sustainability. Registration is...
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Dispute over council minutes and hidden complaints triggers renewed calls for transparency
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGU) -- Gaylord's City Council has been receiving complaints from community members about transparency and communication. Monday, board members made an effort to give residents a voice. "One of my biggest concerns has been a growing lack of transparency,” said a Gaylord City resident. “From a resident's...
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Northern Michigan Salvation Army officers recall helping at Ground Zero 25 years later
At the time of the attacks, John Morrison was living in Syracuse, N.Y., while Prezza Morrison was working in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Both officers were deployed to New York several months after the attacks to support first responders, investigative staff and affected families.
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Every September, This Michigan Town Goes Big With Potatoes, Polish Food, And Polka
Small-town festivals feel especially memorable when one simple crop carries a whole weekend of food, music, and local pride. From Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Posen Potato Festival brings potatoes, Polish cuisine, live polka bands, arts and crafts vendors, and hometown energy to this northern Michigan village, with many activities centered near Posen Consolidated School.
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Inside Northern Michigan’s ultimate fall color dinner tour
Treetops Resort in Gaylord is hosting its annual Fall Progressive Dinner. Guests board golf carts for a guided tour across the scenic Jones Masterpiece course, making stops at curated tasting stations for autumn-inspired small bites paired with local Michigan beers and wines.
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Tank & Back: Thunder Bay Fall concert
ALPENA — Music, food, flowers and family fun will fill downtown Alpena during Thunder Bay Arts Council’s annual “Shades of Fall — Back Porch Concert.”. The free outdoor celebration will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Center Alley behind the Thunder Bay Arts Gallery. The event offers families and friends a chance to welcome fall while enjoying local music and seasonal activities.
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This Michigan Town Throws A Three-Day Potato Festival With Polish Food And Live Polka Every September
For three days each September, a quiet farming community transforms into something louder, warmer, plus far more crowded than its size should allow. Polish sausage grills line the main street. A polka band sets up near the old school gymnasium. Children run between booths carrying plates of potato pancakes thick...
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Affordable Homes Meet Downtown Charm In This Little-Known Michigan Town
Affordable living feels more appealing when the setting still has character, water access, and a real downtown rhythm. In Alpena, Michigan, lower home prices meet walkable streets, Lake Huron views, local shops, and the kind of small-city warmth that can make everyday life feel easier. The appeal is not just...
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I-75 Lane Closures Near Wolverine to Indian River Through November 2026
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin a significant infrastructure enhancement project on I-75 in Cheboygan County, investing nearly $4.3 million to resurface 8.5 miles of roadway extending from north of Wolverine to the M-68 interchange at Indian River. Work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with...
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Liberty Bell, Eagle made for memorable parade
MIO – On the 4th of July, hundreds of Oscoda County residents and visitors lined Morenci Avenue in downtown Mio in anticipation for the annual parade. Several floats made an appearance, but the Mio Social Smoothies float stood out among the rest with a handmade 7-foot-tall eagle and Liberty Bell.
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Gaylord veterans can connect with VA benefits experts Sept. 9
Veterans in the Gaylord area will have an opportunity to learn about health care services, benefits and toxic exposure resources during a town hall and PACT Act resource fair scheduled for Sept. 9 at VFW Post 1518. The event is being organized by the VA Saginaw Healthcare System, according to a community announcement. Veterans, family members, caregivers and survivors are invited to attend the session from 6 to 8 p.m. at the post, 1200 Gornick Ave. in Gaylord. Attendees will be able to hear updates from VA leadership and speak directly with staff about a range of services and programs. Information will be available on the PACT Act, eligibility and enrollment, toxic exposure screenings, community care services and Vet Center readjustment counseling. VA representatives also will be available to answer questions and assist with enrollment in VA benefits and health care programs. Veterans can meet with a Veteran Service Officer for help with benefits and claims. Light refreshments will be provided during the event. Resources available for veterans and families The PACT Act expanded health care and benefits eligibility for many veterans exposed to environmental hazards during military service, according to the announcement. VA staff at the Gaylord event will