3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (123+ words) Students support cancer care Up North Voice Students support cancer care IOSCO & OGEMAW COUNTY– Students in Whittemore-Prescott High School’s Cardinal Leadership Program raised more than $4,000 to support cancer patients at MyMichigan Medical Centers in Tawas and West Branch. The funds…...

13+ hour, 16+ min ago   (277+ words) Sally VanWinkelen, 86, of Oscoda Up North Voice Sally VanWinkelen, 86, of Oscoda Sally Ann (Waechtler) VanWinkelen, 86, of Oscoda, Michigan, passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family on August 12, 2026. Sally was born in 1940 to Edward Bowlsby and Violet (Kindell)…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (231+ words) Rotary holds annual Duck Race Up North Voice ROSCOMMON- Roscommon Rotarians held their 38th Annual Duck Race on the South Branch of the AuSable July 12, 2026. Rotary sold all 1,200 tickets prior to the day of the event, producing $30,000. Funds raised go to…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (323+ words) AG Nessel announces charges against 5 non-citizens for voting in 2024 elections in Michigan Up North Voice AG Nessel announces charges against 5 non-citizens for voting in 2024 elections in Michigan LANSING – On August 13, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against five non-citizens…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (279+ words) Cindy Swaffield, 60, of Turner Up North Voice Cindy Swaffield, 60, of Turner Cindy Kay Swaffield, 60, of Turner, Michigan passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026. Cindy was born November 16, 1965, to Joseph and Orpha Knepp. She married the love of her life, Todd Swaffield,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (397+ words) John Joseph McAlindon, Jr., 87, of Tawas City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026. John was born on September 6, 1938, in Bay City, Michigan, the eldest of four children of John Joseph McAlindon, Sr. and Barbara (Henika) McAlindon. He grew up in…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (209+ words) Larry Arnold Weever, age 75, of Roscommon, died on Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home in the presence and comfort of his family. Larry was born February 12, 1951, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Floyd and Gertrude Weever. Larry married Penny on…...

4+ day, 36+ min ago   (187+ words) NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Michigan riders can hit thousands of miles of off-road trails without buying an ORV license or trail permit during the state’s Free ORV Weekend. Residents and out-of-state visitors can legally ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails, routes…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (40+ words) Pilots and pancakes Up North Voice MIO– The annual Fly in Breakfast at Oscoda County’s Dennis Kauffman Memorial Airport was held July 11. Several planes flew in from all over Michigan and plane rides were given for a small fee.)...

4+ day, 58+ min ago   (220+ words) NORTHEAST MICHIGAN – Michigan State University Extension has named Dorothy Munn interim district director for District 4, which serves communities across northeastern Michigan. Munn, of West Branch, takes over the interim leadership role following the transition of Julie Darnton, who has served…...