5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (293+ words) This week in Northeast Michigan history'Up North Voice This week in Northeast Michigan history THIS WEEK IN LOCAL HISTORY | April 5-11 On April 10, 1929, Mrs. H. G. Smith of Standish Ward I became the first woman to have a seat on the Arenac County…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (161+ words) Carol Jean (Keith) Kerby, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at My Michigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. She was born on March 7, 1936 at her grandparents" farmhouse in Eldorado, MI to Ben and Henrietta (Hartman) Keith. She is preceded in…...

1+ day, 44+ min ago  (148+ words) Free library programs'Up North Voice OGEMAW COUNTY" The Ogemaw District Library is bringing learning beyond its walls with two new community programs following the success of "The Snowman." The first, "Spring Has Sprung," is designed for preschool through first grade…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (206+ words) John Winton, Jr. , 69, of Fairview'Up North Voice John Winton, Jr. , 69, of Fairview John William Winton, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 69. John was born November 9, 1956 to John Sr. and Pauline Winton in West Branch, Michigan....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (280+ words) Barnett (Barney) Ellis Merrell, a cherished husband, father, papa, great papa, and veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 4, 2026, at his home. Born on September 20, 1931, in Freeland, Michigan, to Medford and Julia (Barko) Merrell, Barney lived a…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (162+ words) Lynned Russell Mosier, age 78, of Roscommon, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Grayling, Michigan, in the presence and comfort of his family. Lynn was born September 18, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Louis and Dorothy (Riedl) Mosier. Lynn married Debra on…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1039+ words) OSCODA " Rick Buckner can still joke about hats, fishing shirts and old shoes. He can still laugh about looking "like a ninja" in sun-protective gear after transplant. He can still talk like a man who has lived long enough to…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (154+ words) WEST BRANCH " The Safe Haven Doula Pop-Up Market will take place on April 4 from from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. at Safe Haven Doula & Events, located 322 W Houghton Ave. in West Branch The event offers a chance for area residents to stop in, explore…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (169+ words) MIO " The Mio Thunderbotz Robotics Team will host a holiday gift-wrapping fundraiser Dec. 4 and Dec. 12 in the Mio Au Sable Elementary cafeteria from 4 to 7 p. m. Community members are invited to bring their holiday gifts, and robotics students will wrap them beautifully,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (87+ words) OSCODA COUNTY" Laura Roe-Hadd is the November's Artist of the Month. Laura has always had a great interest in fine arts. She finds watercolors and acrylics enjoyable and therapeutic. Leave a Comment Oscoda County Artist of the Month OSCODA COUNTY…...