Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ST. HELEN – A Flint man died when his golf cart turned into the path of truck June 29. According to a statement from Richfield Township Department of Public Safety, at approximately 3:25 p.m., officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel […]

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Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL By Donna Thoma ROSCOMMON COUNTY- The Roscommon County Sheriff’s Victim Service Unit, along with nearly 400 other advocates from around the state, attended Michigan Sheriff’s Association (MSA) state training on April 24-25 in Lansing. Subject matter covered Character and […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ROSCOMMON – The Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $7,280 from the Roscommon Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to support the construction of a new, dedicated entrance […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ST. HELEN — Grab a teammate and get ready to toss some bags for a great cause at the River House Cornhole Tournament on June 28, 2026. The fundraiser will be held at the American Legion, 10062 Ford Drive […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ST. HELEN — Grab a teammate and get ready to toss some bags for a great cause at the River House Cornhole Tournament on June 28, 2026. The fundraiser will be held at the American Legion, 10062 Ford Drive […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL By Mark Constance MIO — The AuSable Valley Engine and Tractor Club will celebrate the history of farming and rural life during its 21st annual AuSable Valley Engine & Tractor Show. The show will be held from 9 a.m. […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL FREDERIC — Amazing prizes, live music family fun and new festival merchandise will be featured at the 2026 Frederic Music Festival, set for June 26–27 at Eagle Park in Frederic. Throughout the weekend, festivalgoers will have opportunities to support […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL WEST BRANCH — Clear your schedule for Friday, June 26! The Mrs. Roper Romp is returning to downtown West Branch during the Classy Chassis Car Show from 6 to 9 p.m. Grab your brightest caftan, biggest sunglasses and boldest […]

The Family Friendly Fishing Waters map shows family-friendly fishing locations across the state that are easy to access and have a high likelihood of catching fish. You can filter the locations by what type of fish you want to catch, what kind of fishing you are looking for (boat, pier, shore) what amenities you would like (swimming, […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL OSCODA COUNTY- The Oscoda Conservation District Grow Show/Tree Sale was held on Saturday May 9 at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds. A variety of native trees, shrubs, and perennials were available to purchase. Photos by Sarah Novak Leave a Comment

25Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL Arenac County June 22, 1864 — Corwin Keeney, the son of Marvin D. and Sally Keeney of Omer, served with Company H of the 5th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. He was captured June 11, 1864, during […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL GRAYLING– Lighthouse Title Group held a grand reopening last month at its new downtown Grayling office, located at 502 Norway St., right next to Goodale’s Bakery. The company recently moved from its former office at 108 Burton Court into […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ROSCOMMON– Bargain hunters are invited to the Roscommon Area Historical Society’s Annual Yard Sale on Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 404 Lake St. in Roscommon. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of items with […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL GRAYLING– Lighthouse Title Group held a grand reopening last month at its new downtown Grayling office, located at 502 Norway St., right next to Goodale’s Bakery. The company recently moved from its former office at 108 Burton Court into […]

OGEMAW COUNTY– Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club is pleased to announce the winners of their 11th annual High School Scholarship. This year there was a tie between two of the applicants, giving two students each receiving $1,000 scholarships to further their education. Molly AnneMarie Morrison, daughter of Jake and Pauline Morrison, ofWest Branch and Nicholas J. […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL HALE– On May 22, the Hale American Legion Auxiliary Unit 422 honored the Hale Teachers and school children who make cards for our veterans who reside in nursing homes in Hale and Tawas throughout the year by making special […]

By Mark Constance He rose before the sun each day Work shoes laced tight—no time to stay Coffee black, the news left on— Warmed up the car, and just like that … gone He worked with grit, not polished charm A steady back, and tattooed arm His words were few, his smiles rare But he […]

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ROSCOMMON — Local businesses in Roscommon area are inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the Summer Solstice on June 20 with an evening of shopping, dining and special promotions. The family-friendly event encourages people to take advantage of the longest day of the year. After spending the day boating, swimming, fishing or enjoying the outdoors, […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ROSCOMMON COUNTY– Wicked Jeeps of Southeast Michigan visited St. Helen for their annual cleanup of the off-road trails. Drivers from across the state participated in the event. The event continues a tradition that began in 2017 when club members […]

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Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL GRAYLING — Crawford County Clean Up Day drew the largest crowd in history Saturday, bringing in an estimated 300-plus vehicles in just three hours. According to spokesperson Carey Jansen, demand was so high that traffic backed up onto M-72 […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL 5th Grade: Rowan Beltz Avery Boerson* Peyton Bragg Ciara Flores Matthew Fox Karlee Good Hank Halliwell Adaline Murray Graham Norkowski Tristian Peer Megan Socia Boden Wagner Trenton Wickman 6th Grade: Lillian Baerlocher* Lilly Baker* Ilithyia Barnes Raymond Beeman Scarlett […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL HALE– Charter Captain Andrew Hendrickson shared more than 35 years of professional fishing knowledge with the public during a special event held May 16. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Township Library and funded through a grant from […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL KALKASKA –  A Kalkaska man was arrested while out on bond for threatening a woman he was arrested for assaulting days earlier. According toa Michigan State Police statement,  James Murden, 43, of Kalkaska, was arrested following an investigation into […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL The early morning sounds of the clock radio reverberated throughout the bedroom. Thus, it signaled that another workday was just beginning. While preparing to leave, the sore muscles reminded him of yesterday’s strenuous work. Quietly, so as to not […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ROSCOMMON COUNTY– The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) celebrated its annual Scholarship Awards Dinner by awarding $233,120 in scholarships to 47 students across Roscommon County through 40 different scholarship funds. The evening brought together students, families, donors and community […]

Did you catch a marked or tagged fish? Visit Michigan.gov/TaggedFish to report your catch and help us keep track of fish that have been tagged. These tags provide useful information on the fishery to fisheries managers, and your assistance is instrumental in the success of our marking programs. All anglers ages 17 and older are required to […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL OSCODA — The Charter Township of Oscoda will host a public information meeting Monday, June 22 to discuss the Downtown Water Main project. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at the Robert J. Parks Library, located at 6010 […]

NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Up North Voice Mail is Northern Michigan’s news bulletin serving Arenac, Roscommon, Oscoda, Crawford, Ogemaw and Iosco counties. Arriving in your email on Thursday mornings, Up North Voice Mail features: This Week in Northeast Michigan History, upcoming events from each county, calendar, obituaries, and more, including “60 Seconds with …”, a short […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL By Kalsa Parker-Browning ROSCOMMON– Explore the outdoors through hands-on activities at the Preserve! The Gahagan Nature Preserve will host Nature Camps for youth entering grades K-8 this summer. Each week’s program features different activities, and is specifically designed to […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL REGION– Researchers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University are heading to the deepest part of Lake Superior, known as Superior Maximus, to study unusually thin siscowet lake trout nicknamed “zombie” fish. The emaciated trout, […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL REGION– North Central Area Credit Union is taking its Superhero program on the road with the new Superhero Spectacular, a free summer concert series supporting children affected by abuse and neglect. The four community concerts will raise funds for the […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL HALE -Congratulations to all the May Students of the Month! Your dedication, hard work, and positive attitude have put you in the spotlight. Back (l-r) Jeanney Rigsby, Aleese Kimmerer, Trinity Shick, Brady Barkholz, Kaleah Longstreet, Payton Hendrickson, and Meadow […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL By Joel Vernier Significant events in my life often end up as one of my Columns. In the past, it has included: Colonoscopy, dental procedures, taxes, ice or snowstorms, and other modern-day catastrophes! Today it is the beloved annual […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ROSCOMMON COUNTY- Camp Good Grief, a free one-day camp for children ages 5–17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one, will take place Saturday, June 20, at Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake in Roscommon. The camp runs […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL For many people, intimate partner violence is something they believe happens somewhere else  — in larger cities, in troubled homes, or to people they do not know. The reality is far different.  Intimate partner violence and sexual abuse exist […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL By Donna Thoma ROSCOMMON- Forty people added to their home libraries during the Roscommon District Area Library’s Bingo For Books event on April 28. The spring event, organized by the Friends of RDAL, gave participants the chance to win […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL Arenac County Featured photo: Article looking back at a 1900 logging camp photo taken on Spring Knoll near Omer off Old State Rd. Reading from left. Gus Major (Pine River), his sons Ervin (Standish) & Martin (Sterling), John Mitchell […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL OGEMAW COUNTY– For more than 30 years, HeadWaters Land Conservancy has partnered with private landowners to protect the forests, wetlands, farms, shorelines, and wildlife habitat that define northeastern Michigan. The organization has now permanently protected more than 20,000 acres […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL ROSCOMMON– The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is proud to announce the creation of the B A-Mayes-ing Scholarship Fund, the Foundation’s 108th fund, established to honor the life, legacy, and enduring spirit of Ben Mayes. Ben Mayes was known […]

60 Seconds with Tim Jenks of Comins in Oscoda County Q: What’s your “day job” in 10 words or less? A:  Career in 10 words? Retired IT professional, college professor, musician. Q: What pulled you into the work you do now? A: Impending starvation.  I needed a job, started as a computer operator, then programmer, […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL By Joel Vernier About three years ago, I was napping in my “Comfy Chair.” As I woke up, I got out of my sitting position and noticed it took a little more effort than it should. A thought flew […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL HALE– Cheers and proud tears filled Eagle Pointe Plaza in Hale on June 2 as Iosco RESA Adult Education celebrated 55 graduates earning high school diplomas or equivalency credentials across Northeast Michigan. Ten graduates attended the ceremony, walking the […]

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL By Sarah Novak sarah.upnorthv@gmail.com          MIO– A new director at the Oscoda County Council on Aging (OCCOA) was voted by the council’s board in April. Current director Sue Barker will be retiring in July after 6 years of service and […]