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How to find help paying high energy bill

On the heels of last week’s brutal cold spell, Consumers Energy is reaching out today to customers who will see higher bills arrive over the next few weeks. We know higher bills can create stress — and we want every customer to be prepared and supported.Households served by Consumers Energy used 25% more natural gas…

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Senior menu Feb.16-20>Monday

Bacon cheeseburger, cheesy totsTuesdayCountry fried steak, potatoes with gravy, rollsWednesdayPasta barThursdayMeatloaf with gravy, au gratin potatoes, rollsFridayChicken bacon ranch wrap, tator totsMenu subject to changePlease note: If the local schools close due to weather conditions, the Oscoda County Council on Aging Senior Center closes as well.Lunch at the Oscoda County Council on Aging Senior Center…

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Getting warmer

I grew up in Michigan, making snowballs, snow forts and snowmen. Family outings to go sledding and ice skating weren’t novelties; we routinely enjoyed winter temperatures below 32 degrees F.