FAIRVIEW — Fairview Area Schools is one board of education member short as of Sept. 1, and currently, no one has applied to fill the vacancy for the open temporary term. more

FAIRVIEW — Fairview Area Schools has made changes this year to better accommodate students and fill empty staff positions. more

FAIRVIEW — After being in the Handrich family for 34 years, Fairview Lumber closed its doors for good Tuesday, Aug. 31. After discussing it for some time, owners Ted and Lynn Handrich decided it was time to shut the business down. more

COMINS TWP. — Investors were approved for a special use permit to open a sawmill on Perry Creek Road, but are looking for a new location to avoid issues in court with neighbors near the original property more

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — There are currently no suspects or new pieces of evidence in the Red Oak Café arson investigation yet, but the investigation is still in its early stages. Michigan State … more

MIO — Improvements to existing facilities have been made in Mio AuSable Schools, as well as some new additions. According to Superintendent Gary Wood, the school has made, and continues to make, improvements to lighting and ventilation in certain parts of the building. more

OGEMAW COUNTY — A Huron Pines board member is scheduled to host a tour for guests to learn about how to manage the wildlife habitats on their properties. According to Huron Pines Executive Director Brad Jensen, a tour at the home of Cumming Township resident and Huron Pines board member Ned Caveney is slated to take place beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Jensen said the guests at the tour will have the opportunity to observe Caveney’s property and learn about different techniques that would enhance the natural qualities on their properties. more

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OSCODA COUNTY — After serving as the Oscoda County Emergency Management coordinator for Oscoda County for almost 10 years, Tim London will step down from the position Sept. 30 more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The president and CEO of Merit Network, Inc. says a grant awarded to the company will enable northern Michigan residents to have the same type of fiberoptic network as southern Michigan residents. more

GREENWOOD TWP. — Drivers on County Road 489 can expect to run into single lane closures in a couple of weeks, as a repaving project is scheduled to begin after Labor Day. more

MIO — Oscoda County is scheduled to receive $383,322 from the United States Forest Service this year, and county commissioners approved making a request for that full amount at their Aug. 24 meeting. more