The
Iosco County Board Of Commissioners Committee of the Whole discussed a
resolution on gypsy moths. The Committee voted to move a resolution
seeking a study on gypsy moths in the northwestern section of the county
to the full board. According to the Oscoda Press, the resolution allows
Aquatic Consulting Services of Sanford to conduct a study to determine if
spraying for the caterpillars and moths will be needed in the future. The
study was prompted by many residents of Plainfield Township who have
complained of an infestation of gypsy moths. The study would cost $8,567
dollars which would come from a fund the county has to deal with gypsy
moths. The committee voted unanimously to send the resolution to the full
board for consideration at their next meeting.
Athletic
facilities are being upgraded at Kinde North Huron High School.
Kinde North Huron is receiving its first major renovation since 2000.
According to the Huron Daily Tribune, the district is doing a complete
overhaul of the track. Renovations began in the spring with hopes to have
the project completed before the 2020 track and field season. In addition
to the track upgrade, a new storage building for track and field and
football equipment will be built as well as updates to the bleachers
surrounding the football field and new windows for the press box. A new
entrance building to the athletic complex at the west end will be built
that will include concessions, restrooms and referee rooms.
A
man faces charges after a domestic assault investigation. According to Up
North Live, Michigan State Police report Michael Cherkoian, 42, was
arrested for domestic assault and larceny on June 25th. He was released
from the Alcona County jail with a condition he has no contact with the
victim in the case. Investigators said the assault victim from the June
incident contacted Alcona County Central Dispatch on August 9th to report
Cherkoian had made numerous unwanted contacts since his release from jail.
A trooper responded to investigate and found numerous instances of
unwanted contacts were documented. About an hour after the trooper left
the victim, Alcona County Central Dispatch said they received another call
from the victim saying Cherkoian was currently following them in his
vehicle. A trooper responded and located Cherkoian as he was following the
victim. Cherkoian was arrested for aggravated stalking.
The
Tawas Area Schools Superintendent will be resigning. Jeff Hutchison
tendered his resignation as Superintendent at Tawas Area Schools.
According to the Iosco County News Herald, Hutchison has accepted a job at
the Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency as it special education
director. Hutchison has worked at Tawas Area Schools for the past 22 years
as a teacher, special education director and building principal. He was
hired by the school board as superintendent in July 2014. Hutchison's
resignation is effective as of August 31st.
An
Oscoda County Township is working to remove an invasive species from their
lake. The Comins Township Board hired a local diving company to remove
Eurasian milfoil from sections of Perry Lake. According to the Oscoda
County Herald, a study performed by Restorative Lake Sciences found
roughly three to three and a half acres of the plant currently in the
lake. Township Supervisor Rob Murphy said by hiring the divers to clean
the township's portion of the lake, concerned residents will follow in
their footsteps. The diving company hired to take care of the situation is
owned by a lake resident who is offering his services at a significant
discount that is being offered to Perry Lake residents who choose to hire
the company. Murphy said taking on milfoil this way could possibly prove
cheaper than instituting an assessment district.
Representative
Sue Allor will hold office hours on Friday. Allor, of Wolverine, will be
at the AuSable Township Hall, 4420 North U.S. 23 from 11am-Noon and at the
Alcona County Library, 312 West Main Street, in Harrisville from
4:30-5:30pm tomorrow. Allor said she is looking forward to answering any
questions, sharing ideas and discussing issues with residents. To reach
Allor at her Lansing office call 517-373-0833.
Oscoda
Township Officials recently voted to change wages for election workers.
Oscoda Township Trustees approved adjustments to wages for election
workers. According to the Oscoda Press, Township Clerk John Nordeen
suggested switching the pay structure from a per day basis to an hourly
basis. Nordeen said it will result in a simpler, truer and more accurate
system for compensation of the time put in by election workers. Nordeen
said the current flat rate for an inspector is $160 for a 16 hour work day
and chairs and co-chairs receive $200 for a 16 hour work day. The Township
Board voted to go with an hourly wage of $11.46 for inspectors and $14.32
for chairs and co-chairs
MDOT
is seeking public input on its 2020 through 2024 Five Year Transportation
Program. The Michigan Department of Transportation's five
year plan specifies the planned projects for the next several years.
According to the Ogemaw County Herald, planned projects include seven
bridge preservation projects, four bridge replacement projects and
approximately 10.5 miles of road projects in Arenac County. In Ogemaw
County there are plans for a bridge replacement, culvert replacement on
M-33 at Houghton Creek and a road construction project from Fairview Road
to M-30. In Oscoda County a bridge preservation project is scheduled at
the river crossing on M-33 in Mio. Comments on the plan will be accepted
until August 30th at Michigan Dot Gov.
The
Ogemaw County Road Commission reports that North Sage Lake Road in Hill
Township, is closed today to all through traffic due to culvert
replacement, just south of the Sage Lake boat launch from 7am until
4:30pm. For more information call 345-0234.
The
East Tawas Dairy Queen recently held a fundraiser and designated Ascension
St. Joseph Hospital Foundation as the recipient. Each year, Dairy Queen
has Miracle Treat Day and donates a portion from each Blizzard ice
cream treat sold to a local charity. Adam and Lindsay Wilcox, owners of
the Dairy Queen in East Tawas, chose Ascension St. Joseph and the Maternal
Infant Fund because they had excellent experiences with the delivery of
their three children. Dairy Queen donated $1 from each of the 404
Blizzards sold plus $316.09 in donations for a total of $720.09. The
Wilcox Family presented a check to Ascension St. Joseph Hospital leaders,
with the funds designated towards the purchase of infant sleep sacks and
childbirth and breastfeeding educational materials.
Ascension
St. Joseph Hospital recently received 113 Jared Boxes from Grace Lutheran
church in East Tawas. Jared Boxes are filled with toys, games and well
wishes to lift the spirits of children at the hospital. Jared Boxes are
given to children in the emergency department, birthing unit and surgery.
Some of the children are patients while others may be there waiting for a
loved one that is a patient. Grace Lutheran Church received a grant from
the Northern Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America and kids from their vacation bible school assembled the boxes.
Oscoda
County Officials recently heard their annual audit report. The
Oscoda County Board of Commissioners were given the annual audit by James
Anderson. According to the Oscoda County Herald, the county saw a total
revenue increase of approximately $200,000 dollars. Anderson told the
commissioners that 2018 was a better year financially than 2017, mainly
due to the fact that voters approved two EMS millages. Those millages
meant that the county did not have to contribute to the ambulance budget
to keep it operational. The increase in overall revenue was accompanied by
a slight decrease in total expenditures of $35,000 dollars. Anderson said
overall the county is doing well financially but suggested a long term
plan to figure out which of the fiscal responsibilities are the most
important.
Port
Austin Officials are looking to update the recreation portion of their
master plan. The recreation portion of Port Austin
Township's master plan has not been updated in nearly thirty years.
According to the Huron Daily Tribune, the Port Austin Township Planning
Commission is seeking public input on what updates should be made. The
commission put out a questionnaire asking the community members several
questions on how to improve the area's recreational experience. The
commission will also be hosting a public meeting tomorrow morning at 9am,
at the Port Austin Township Hall at 8751 Hellems Road. During the meeting,
officials are hoping the public will voice their opinions on which
direction the township could go.
The
Tawas Area Schools Board of Education will meet tonight. On their agenda
is a discussion on an increase of lunch prices, the hiring of educational
assistants and a cook's helper and the awarding of the playground bid. The
board will also meet in executive session for a hearing on a student
request to return to school. The meeting will be held this evening in the
boardroom of the administration office in Tawas City beginning at 7pm.
The
City of Standish will receive grant money for a feasibility study.
The $40,000 dollar grant is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
According to the Arenac County Independent, City Manager Jerry Nelson said
the grant funding will be used to conduct a farmer's market feasibility
study and preliminary design of a pavilion later this month or in early
September. Nelson said the next step will be hiring a firm to ensure the
plan is economically feasible and to start the design plan of the
pavilion. Nelson said they are currently looking at two sites for the
farmer's market including the new fairgrounds. City officials will apply
for another grant through the USDA again next year for the actual
construction. Nelson said he expects the project to be completed by the
summer of 2021.
Ogemaw
County Parks and Recreation will be taking on another project. The
Parks and Recreation Committee is taking over the local development of the
Iron Belle Trail. According to the Ogemaw County Herald, Parks Committee
member, Scott Bell, said the local planning and development was paid for
through a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Bell
said making the Iron Belle Trail come into West Branch was fundamental.
The committee has picked out some routes coming across Rose City Road to
Fairview Road and down into West Branch before heading to St. Helen. Bell
said the Parks and Recreation Committee will host a public meeting in the
near future so community members can learn more about the trail system.
A
murder suspect was arrested after he jumped into Lake Michigan on
Thursday. 27- year-old Ryan Berry gave up after negotiations in the water
and boarded the Ottawa County Sheriff's Marine Patrol boat. He's accused
in the shooting death of 28-year-old Evan Yonker in Dalton Township.
(Photo: Ryan Allen Berry)
Two motorcycle riders were injured in two separate accidents in the
same area last night in west Michigan. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
says a 47-year-old man lost control on a curve east of Marne and crashed
in the ditch. He was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries.
Emergency crews also found that another motorcyclist had also crashed
after losing control on the curve. That 44-year-old man was taken to the
hospital with head injuries. Speed was reportedly a factor in both crashes
and neither man was wearing a helmet.
A
west Michigan man, who was wrongfully convicted in the deaths of his wife
and two young daughters, has been awarded wrongful imprisonment
compensation of one-point three million dollars from the state. The money
for David Gavitt , who was convicted of three counts of felony murder and
one count of arson in 1985, has been approved by State Attorney General
Dana Nessel . The University of Michigan Innocence Clinic found that there
was no evidence that the fire was intentionally set. (Photo: David Gavitt)
The Oakland County Sheriff is investigating a staffer at the Board of
Commissioners for allegedly anointing the chambers - including
commissioners and audience members seats - with olive oil. The woman
claimed she wanted to get rid of all the negative energy in the room. It's
the latest twist in the ongoing controversy over the replacement for the
late County Executive L Brooks Patterson. The Board will meet to make a
choice today - as the Board chair who resigned to take the job will
attempt to get his job back.
There
are new sexual assault charges in the athletic department at Michigan
State. Athletic trainer David Jager is on paid administrative leave after
he was accused of domestic violence and the attempted sexual assault of
his girlfriend as well as another woman. Jager was accused in December by
the Attorney General of failing to report what he knew about disgraced
former sports doctor Larry Nassar. (Photo: David Jager)
Today marks an ominous anniversary. It's been 32 years since the crash
of Northwest Airlines Flight 255 just after take-off from Detroit Metro
Airport, strewing debris over I-94. There was only one survivor on the
flight - a four-year-old girl. Officials were unsure how Cecilia Chihan
survived the crash, but she may have been shielded by her mother's body.
The
search goes on for a boater in northern Michigan after his boat beached
itself in Northport. It's believed boat owner, 57-year-old Terry Warren,
may have fallen overboard Wednesday afternoon. The Coast Guard
searched all night and throughout the day Wednesday. The effort is
now considered a search and recovery mission.
There's a warning from the U.S. Coast Guard as the annual Port Huron
Float down is occurring this Sunday. Five to ten thousand people are
expected to take to the St. Clair River on rafts or other floatation
device. Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior Grade Justin Bommer says it's more
dangerous this year with higher water levels on rivers and lakes. Bommer
says people should wear a life jacket, file a float plan, and put their
identification and cell phone in a waterproof container. In 2016, high
winds led to some 15-hundred people being stranded in Canada and many
didn't have identification. Some were injured and had hypothermia.
Can marijuana cure the brain trauma suffered by some football players
and other athletes? Former Lions great Calvin Johnson is joining Rob Sims
in a new medical marijuana venture to test just that. The pair have
reached an agreement with Medical Cannabis Institute at Harvard
University. The partnership is to research whether marijuana can treat CTE
- the concussion syndrome caused by repeated blows to the head.
A
northern Michigan University football player , Ratavian Rinkines (ra-tave-ee-en
Rinkins), has rescued a swimmer who was struggling in Lake Superior at
Presque Isle Park. Rinkines , a sophomore from Lansing, was sitting on the
beach next to Black Rocks when he noticed the man swimming and then stop
and start yelling for his wife. He says he realized he must be drowning ,
so he yelled for his wife too, but she couldn't hear him so he sprinted
around the beach and pulled him out of the water. The man told him that
his muscles cramped up and he could no longer swim.
A
Calhoun County Sheriff's deputy was driving 66 miles per hour, nearly
twice the speed limit when he hit and killed an 11-year-old boy, according
to the boy's family. The mother of Norman Hood, Christina Valadez, says
she wants the deputy prosecuted for killing her son. The deputy was headed
to a report of a break-in last May when he hit the boy , who was riding a
miniature motorized bike. The family has filed civil suit as the
investigation continues.
Chippewa
County Sheriff Michael Bitnar is back in the hospital. 9 and 10 News
reports Bitnar was released from the hospital, but rushed back to the
emergency room for severe abdominal pain last night. He was involved in a
crash over the weekend.
The
latest Realcomp report shows July home sales have seen some modest
increases, up by 3.2% year-over-year. The median sale price, however, is
at a five-year high and more than one in four listings in July went
pending in the same month. Year-over-year medians sales prices did see an
increase of just over 2%.
A
southwest Michigan woman is accused of embezzling nearly 40-thousand
dollars from a church in the Battle Creek area. Marcia Lutz is accused of
taking some 38- thousand dollars from First Christian Church in Emmett
Township. Lutz is already facing charges for concealing her mother's
death. The body of Phyllis Lutz was found buried in the yard of her Leroy
Township home in January.
Off-road
vehicle enthusiasts can explore Michigan's 37-hundred miles of trails and
five "scramble" areas that are open to them for no charge this weekend.
All rules still apply, but riders on designated routes and trails will not
need a license or trail permit Saturday and Sunday. The DNR says it's the
perfect opportunity to get a look at Michigan's off-road riding areas. A
Recreation Passport is required where applicable, such as the scramble
areas.
The six-month-old baby who'd been missing for several hours out of
Burton ,in Genesee County, has been found. Burton Police say the father,
Michael Breed, who did not have custody of the girl, took Myah Leigh to
his mother's house, the baby's grandmother and she ultimately called
police. Michael Breed is still "outstanding" and police are looking for
him, but the biggest concern was the girl who is safe. Child Protective
Services has been contacted about the case.
It was a close call for some kayakers on a guided tour at Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore . That's as a big section of cliff fell into Lake
Superior about 50 feet away from the 18 kayakers. They were not hurt, but
one of their guides , Van Ouellette-Ballas tells W-LU-C that it will
change the way he kayaks. He says he's definitely not getting under these
rocks again.
A
man was placed under arrest at Detroit Metro Airport for allegedly
scamming money out of passengers. Airport Authority Police says
44-year-old Michael Borovetz is a professional poker player and is known
for fraud in 13 states. He's been convicted of fraud at airports across
the country several times. Police say Borovetz began at Detroit Metro in
2015, giving a sob story to passengers about needing money. He promised to
pay them back, they would never hear from him again. Borovetz has been
charged with two misdemeanors punishable by up to a year in jail.
Voters
in one northern Michigan town will decide in November if they'll allow
recreational marijuana businesses in the Village of Central Lake. The
village had opted out of recreational marijuana, but a citizen-led ballot
initiative brought it back. Kelly Young started the petition and tells 9
and 10 News that there are already medical marijuana growers around
Central Lake and she wants an industry where everyone can work together to
create safe access to cannabis.
Testimony
in the sex assault trial of former Michigan State University basketball
star Mateen Cleaves will pick back up this morning. Cleaves' attorney told
jurors the sex was consensual. He's charged with rape and unlawful
imprisonment. A judge dismissed the charges in 2016, but they were
re-instated after an appeal.
A
former Lansing police officer has pleaded no contest to charges that he
attempted to kiss and molest three girls at a Lansing high school and in
his patrol vehicle. Matthew Priebe was a resource officer with Lansing
schools. The victims were between 14 and 17 at the time of the assaults
which took place over a three-year period. He resigned in June after 10
years with the department. Prosecutors say not more than 12 months in jail
is recommended, while he will also have to register as a sex offender.
A
series of break-ins at cell phone stores in west Michigan has been
reported over the past two days. Reports of break-ins early this morning
in Algoma Township at an A-T-& T Store and at a Sprint Store in Plainfield
Township have been filed with police. There was also a break-in at A
Verizon Wireless store Sunday in Plainfield Township. The Kent County
Sheriff's Department is investigating.
One person was injured in a fire in Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula
Sunday afternoon. There was a fire on the second floor of the Pines Cafe.
One person was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation. No word yet
what caused the fire.
A 22-year-old Montcalm County man was airlifted to a hospital in Grand
Rapids with serious injuries after a crash in Kent County over the
weekend. The man crashed his pickup truck into trees in Spencer Township
Saturday night. The Kent County Sheriff's Office is investigating the
cause of the crash. Get the cheap gas while you can -- there's a bump at
the pump expected today.
'Black Church Presidential Candidate
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Andrew Yang on campaign trail in New Hampshire (4:00pm ET)
President Donald Trump continues extended break at Trump National
Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey
National Honey Bee Day
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Hampshire; Joe Biden in Massachusetts; Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar and
Pete Buttigieg in South Carolina; Seth Moulton and Joe Sestak in Iowa;
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in Georgia; Marianne Williamson in
California
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2020 Trail Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in South Carolina;
Joe Biden in Massachusetts; Julian Castro, Andrew Yang and Seth Moulton in
New Hampshire; Kirsten Gillibrand in Missouri; Joe Sestak in Iowa
Vice President Mike Pence addresses Detroit Economic Club (12:00
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Washington, DC; Seth Moulton in New Hampshire
Fortune's Change the World list released
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15th anniversary of Google debut as a publicly listed company
Macron meets Putin in France amid 'hopes' of Ukraine conflict breakthrough
AMVETS 75th Annual National Convention, day two, including remarks
from President Donald Trump
President Trump expected to headline private fundraiser for
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Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet, Reps. Tulsi Gabbard
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former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, former
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Delaney and Joe Sestak, author Marianne Williamson
Court hearing for former California policeman arrested in 'Golden
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LOCAL NEWS for FRI 16AUG19
The
Iosco County Board Of Commissioners Committee of the Whole discussed a
resolution on gypsy moths. The Committee voted to move a resolution
seeking a study on gypsy moths in the northwestern section of the county
to the full board. According to the Oscoda Press, the resolution allows
Aquatic Consulting Services of Sanford to conduct a study to determine if
spraying for the caterpillars and moths will be needed in the future. The
study was prompted by many residents of Plainfield Township who have
complained of an infestation of gypsy moths. The study would cost $8,567
dollars which would come from a fund the county has to deal with gypsy
moths. The committee voted unanimously to send the resolution to the full
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Athletic
facilities are being upgraded at Kinde North Huron High School.
Kinde North Huron is receiving its first major renovation since 2000.
According to the Huron Daily Tribune, the district is doing a complete
overhaul of the track. Renovations began in the spring with hopes to have
the project completed before the 2020 track and field season. In addition
to the track upgrade, a new storage building for track and field and
football equipment will be built as well as updates to the bleachers
surrounding the football field and new windows for the press box. A new
entrance building to the athletic complex at the west end will be built
that will include concessions, restrooms and referee rooms. 
A
man faces charges after a domestic assault investigation. According to Up
North Live, Michigan State Police report Michael Cherkoian, 42, was
arrested for domestic assault and larceny on June 25th. He was released
from the Alcona County jail with a condition he has no contact with the
victim in the case. Investigators said the assault victim from the June
incident contacted Alcona County Central Dispatch on August 9th to report
Cherkoian had made numerous unwanted contacts since his release from jail.
A trooper responded to investigate and found numerous instances of
unwanted contacts were documented. About an hour after the trooper left
the victim, Alcona County Central Dispatch said they received another call
from the victim saying Cherkoian was currently following them in his
vehicle. A trooper responded and located Cherkoian as he was following the
victim. Cherkoian was arrested for aggravated stalking.
The
Tawas Area Schools Superintendent will be resigning. Jeff Hutchison
tendered his resignation as Superintendent at Tawas Area Schools.
According to the Iosco County News Herald, Hutchison has accepted a job at
the Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency as it special education
director. Hutchison has worked at Tawas Area Schools for the past 22 years
as a teacher, special education director and building principal. He was
hired by the school board as superintendent in July 2014. Hutchison's
resignation is effective as of August 31st..JPG)
An
Oscoda County Township is working to remove an invasive species from their
lake. The Comins Township Board hired a local diving company to remove
Eurasian milfoil from sections of Perry Lake. According to the Oscoda
County Herald, a study performed by Restorative Lake Sciences found
roughly three to three and a half acres of the plant currently in the
lake. Township Supervisor Rob Murphy said by hiring the divers to clean
the township's portion of the lake, concerned residents will follow in
their footsteps. The diving company hired to take care of the situation is
owned by a lake resident who is offering his services at a significant
discount that is being offered to Perry Lake residents who choose to hire
the company. Murphy said taking on milfoil this way could possibly prove
cheaper than instituting an assessment district. 
Representative
Sue Allor will hold office hours on Friday. Allor, of Wolverine, will be
at the AuSable Township Hall, 4420 North U.S. 23 from 11am-Noon and at the
Alcona County Library, 312 West Main Street, in Harrisville from
4:30-5:30pm tomorrow. Allor said she is looking forward to answering any
questions, sharing ideas and discussing issues with residents. To reach
Allor at her Lansing office call 517-373-0833. 
Oscoda
Township Officials recently voted to change wages for election workers.
Oscoda Township Trustees approved adjustments to wages for election
workers. According to the Oscoda Press, Township Clerk John Nordeen
suggested switching the pay structure from a per day basis to an hourly
basis. Nordeen said it will result in a simpler, truer and more accurate
system for compensation of the time put in by election workers. Nordeen
said the current flat rate for an inspector is $160 for a 16 hour work day
and chairs and co-chairs receive $200 for a 16 hour work day. The Township
Board voted to go with an hourly wage of $11.46 for inspectors and $14.32
for chairs and co-chairs
MDOT
is seeking public input on its 2020 through 2024 Five Year Transportation
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The
Ogemaw County Road Commission reports that North Sage Lake Road in Hill
Township, is closed today to all through traffic due to culvert
replacement, just south of the Sage Lake boat launch from 7am until
4:30pm. For more information call 345-0234.
The
East Tawas Dairy Queen recently held a fundraiser and designated Ascension
St. Joseph Hospital Foundation as the recipient. Each year, Dairy Queen
has Miracle Treat Day and donates a portion from each Blizzard ice
cream treat sold to a local charity. Adam and Lindsay Wilcox, owners of
the Dairy Queen in East Tawas, chose Ascension St. Joseph and the Maternal
Infant Fund because they had excellent experiences with the delivery of
their three children. Dairy Queen donated $1 from each of the 404
Blizzards sold plus $316.09 in donations for a total of $720.09. The
Wilcox Family presented a check to Ascension St. Joseph Hospital leaders,
with the funds designated towards the purchase of infant sleep sacks and
childbirth and breastfeeding educational materials. 
Ascension
St. Joseph Hospital recently received 113 Jared Boxes from Grace Lutheran
church in East Tawas. Jared Boxes are filled with toys, games and well
wishes to lift the spirits of children at the hospital. Jared Boxes are
given to children in the emergency department, birthing unit and surgery.
Some of the children are patients while others may be there waiting for a
loved one that is a patient. Grace Lutheran Church received a grant from
the Northern Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America and kids from their vacation bible school assembled the boxes.
Oscoda
County Officials recently heard their annual audit report. The
Oscoda County Board of Commissioners were given the annual audit by James
Anderson. According to the Oscoda County Herald, the county saw a total
revenue increase of approximately $200,000 dollars. Anderson told the
commissioners that 2018 was a better year financially than 2017, mainly
due to the fact that voters approved two EMS millages. Those millages
meant that the county did not have to contribute to the ambulance budget
to keep it operational. The increase in overall revenue was accompanied by
a slight decrease in total expenditures of $35,000 dollars. Anderson said
overall the county is doing well financially but suggested a long term
plan to figure out which of the fiscal responsibilities are the most
important.
Port
Austin Officials are looking to update the recreation portion of their
master plan. 
The
Tawas Area Schools Board of Education will meet tonight. On their agenda
is a discussion on an increase of lunch prices, the hiring of educational
assistants and a cook's helper and the awarding of the playground bid. The
board will also meet in executive session for a hearing on a student
request to return to school. The meeting will be held this evening in the
boardroom of the administration office in Tawas City beginning at 7pm.
The
City of Standish will receive grant money for a feasibility study.
The $40,000 dollar grant is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
According to the Arenac County Independent, City Manager Jerry Nelson said
the grant funding will be used to conduct a farmer's market feasibility
study and preliminary design of a pavilion later this month or in early
September. Nelson said the next step will be hiring a firm to ensure the
plan is economically feasible and to start the design plan of the
pavilion. Nelson said they are currently looking at two sites for the
farmer's market including the new fairgrounds. City officials will apply
for another grant through the USDA again next year for the actual
construction. Nelson said he expects the project to be completed by the
summer of 2021. 
Ogemaw
County Parks and Recreation will be taking on another project. The
Parks and Recreation Committee is taking over the local development of the
Iron Belle Trail. According to the Ogemaw County Herald, Parks Committee
member, Scott Bell, said the local planning and development was paid for
through a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Bell
said making the Iron Belle Trail come into West Branch was fundamental.
The committee has picked out some routes coming across Rose City Road to
Fairview Road and down into West Branch before heading to St. Helen. Bell
said the Parks and Recreation Committee will host a public meeting in the
near future so community members can learn more about the trail system.
A
murder suspect was arrested after he jumped into Lake Michigan on
Thursday. 27- year-old Ryan Berry gave up after negotiations in the water
and boarded the Ottawa County Sheriff's Marine Patrol boat. He's accused
in the shooting death of 28-year-old Evan Yonker in Dalton Township.
(Photo: Ryan Allen Berry)
A
west Michigan man, who was wrongfully convicted in the deaths of his wife
and two young daughters, has been awarded wrongful imprisonment
compensation of one-point three million dollars from the state. The money
for David Gavitt , who was convicted of three counts of felony murder and
one count of arson in 1985, has been approved by State Attorney General
Dana Nessel . The University of Michigan Innocence Clinic found that there
was no evidence that the fire was intentionally set. (Photo: David Gavitt)
There
are new sexual assault charges in the athletic department at Michigan
State. Athletic trainer David Jager is on paid administrative leave after
he was accused of domestic violence and the attempted sexual assault of
his girlfriend as well as another woman. Jager was accused in December by
the Attorney General of failing to report what he knew about disgraced
former sports doctor Larry Nassar. (Photo: David Jager)
The
search goes on for a boater in northern Michigan after his boat beached
itself in Northport. It's believed boat owner, 57-year-old Terry Warren,
may have fallen overboard Wednesday afternoon. The Coast Guard
searched all night and throughout the day Wednesday. The effort is
now considered a search and recovery mission.
A
northern Michigan University football player , Ratavian Rinkines (ra-tave-ee-en
Rinkins), has rescued a swimmer who was struggling in Lake Superior at
Presque Isle Park. Rinkines , a sophomore from Lansing, was sitting on the
beach next to Black Rocks when he noticed the man swimming and then stop
and start yelling for his wife. He says he realized he must be drowning ,
so he yelled for his wife too, but she couldn't hear him so he sprinted
around the beach and pulled him out of the water. The man told him that
his muscles cramped up and he could no longer swim. 
A
Calhoun County Sheriff's deputy was driving 66 miles per hour, nearly
twice the speed limit when he hit and killed an 11-year-old boy, according
to the boy's family. The mother of Norman Hood, Christina Valadez, says
she wants the deputy prosecuted for killing her son. The deputy was headed
to a report of a break-in last May when he hit the boy , who was riding a
miniature motorized bike. The family has filed civil suit as the
investigation continues.
Chippewa
County Sheriff Michael Bitnar is back in the hospital. 9 and 10 News
reports Bitnar was released from the hospital, but rushed back to the
emergency room for severe abdominal pain last night. He was involved in a
crash over the weekend. .JPG)
The
latest Realcomp report shows July home sales have seen some modest
increases, up by 3.2% year-over-year. The median sale price, however, is
at a five-year high and more than one in four listings in July went
pending in the same month. Year-over-year medians sales prices did see an
increase of just over 2%.
A
southwest Michigan woman is accused of embezzling nearly 40-thousand
dollars from a church in the Battle Creek area. Marcia Lutz is accused of
taking some 38- thousand dollars from First Christian Church in Emmett
Township. Lutz is already facing charges for concealing her mother's
death. The body of Phyllis Lutz was found buried in the yard of her Leroy
Township home in January. 
Off-road
vehicle enthusiasts can explore Michigan's 37-hundred miles of trails and
five "scramble" areas that are open to them for no charge this weekend.
All rules still apply, but riders on designated routes and trails will not
need a license or trail permit Saturday and Sunday. The DNR says it's the
perfect opportunity to get a look at Michigan's off-road riding areas. A
Recreation Passport is required where applicable, such as the scramble
areas.
A
man was placed under arrest at Detroit Metro Airport for allegedly
scamming money out of passengers. Airport Authority Police says
44-year-old Michael Borovetz is a professional poker player and is known
for fraud in 13 states. He's been convicted of fraud at airports across
the country several times. Police say Borovetz began at Detroit Metro in
2015, giving a sob story to passengers about needing money. He promised to
pay them back, they would never hear from him again. Borovetz has been
charged with two misdemeanors punishable by up to a year in jail.
Voters
in one northern Michigan town will decide in November if they'll allow
recreational marijuana businesses in the Village of Central Lake. The
village had opted out of recreational marijuana, but a citizen-led ballot
initiative brought it back. Kelly Young started the petition and tells 9
and 10 News that there are already medical marijuana growers around
Central Lake and she wants an industry where everyone can work together to
create safe access to cannabis.
Testimony
in the sex assault trial of former Michigan State University basketball
star Mateen Cleaves will pick back up this morning. Cleaves' attorney told
jurors the sex was consensual. He's charged with rape and unlawful
imprisonment. A judge dismissed the charges in 2016, but they were
re-instated after an appeal. 
A
former Lansing police officer has pleaded no contest to charges that he
attempted to kiss and molest three girls at a Lansing high school and in
his patrol vehicle. Matthew Priebe was a resource officer with Lansing
schools. The victims were between 14 and 17 at the time of the assaults
which took place over a three-year period. He resigned in June after 10
years with the department. Prosecutors say not more than 12 months in jail
is recommended, while he will also have to register as a sex offender..JPG)
A
series of break-ins at cell phone stores in west Michigan has been
reported over the past two days. Reports of break-ins early this morning
in Algoma Township at an A-T-& T Store and at a Sprint Store in Plainfield
Township have been filed with police. There was also a break-in at A
Verizon Wireless store Sunday in Plainfield Township. The Kent County
Sheriff's Department is investigating. 
President Donald Trump holds 'Keep America
Great' campaign rally in New Hampshire (7:00pm ET)
Tired
of the mad dash to get a good camping spot at Pictured
Rocks National Lakeshore at Little Beaver Lake Campground, Twelve Mile
Campground, or Hurricane River Campground? These campgrounds now
require reservations, after years of a "first come, first served" policy.
Since visitation has nearly doubled in the last few years during the summer months
reservations can now be made at
