The Oscoda County Library will host a book discussion and presentation Thursday, Feb. 22, on “X: A Novel” as part of the 2017-18 Great Michigan Read to encourage reading and discuss important topics with the community. more

Hunters will start bringing foxes, bobcats and coyotes to the pole for the sixth annual Luzerne Area Predator Round-Up Feb. 23-25, during which kids will also have the chance to participate in a squirrel hunt. more

Free fishing will be offered to residents across Michigan Feb. 17-18 during one of Michigan's two annual Free Fishing Weekends. more

Young athletes interested in trying basketball are invited to participate in the Saturday Basketball league at Mio AuSable school each weekend in February to hone their skills and get active during the cold weeks near the middle of winter. more

Two clinics will be open Feb. 17 for residents to get their dogs vaccinated and licensed and take advantage of a variety of other services done at a low cost. more

The story of Northern Michigan’s Au Sable River is currently on exhibit at the Michigan History Museum, where visitors can explore how the famed river influenced people and activities around the world. more

The seventh annual Hoops for the House event was held Saturday, Jan. 27, and four teams competed for the annual traveling trophy to raise funds and awareness for River House through a fun day of basketball. more

The Oscoda County Library will host its third annual Prime Time Family Reading Program through February and March to promote family reading and engage educationally and economically vulnerable children between the ages of 6 and 10. more

March of Dimes will be coming to Curran during a fundraiser held Saturday, Jan. 27, to benefit babies and their mothers. more

David Leslie Lemerand of Mio was arrested and lodged in the Ogemaw County Jail for alleged assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and aggravated domestic assault Monday, Jan. 22, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police. more