Mark Constance

NORTHEAST MICHIGAN – The federal government has established drinking water rules that are stronger than the Michigan legislature set, in an attempt to protect residents from PFAS pollution. The establishment of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWAR) for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) signals a crucial advancement in addressing water contamination concerns nationwide. Members […]

ROSCOMMON – Roscommon Elementary School has named its March Students of the Month. Students are selected based on the life virtue of Encouragement. Pictured (front, l-r) Nora Ruegsegger, Reagan Mead, and JC Holder, (back) Luke Jones, Autumn Jaber, Cameron Becker, Kendra Farner, Lynkin Darsow, Brody Muszynski, (Middle) Rebecca Lee, Atticus VanWormer, Jazmin Johnson, Emma Letson, […]

NORTERN MICHIGAN – Hundreds of thousands of pieces of litter end up on Great Lakes shorelines each year. More than 85 percent is plastic. But thanks to Adopt a Beach volunteers, more of our shorelines are being kept healthier, safer, and beautiful. Adopt-a-Beach cleanups are a fun, easy way to give back to your community […]

NORTHEAST MICHIGAN- The winners and honorable mentions for the 2024 Kirtland’s Warbler Young Artists’ Calendar Contest Were announced today. The first place winner, whose artwork will be featured on the cover of the new 2024-2025 calendar, is Nakiah, an eight grader from Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Nakiah was also the first place winner in 2023’s contest […]

Dear Hale Community, During the past few months, Hale Area Schools have been reviewing facilities and infrastructure. With the assistance of an architect, the district completed a Needs Assessment. This assessment allowed us to examine projects that should be addressed in the upcoming years. This review displayed the outstanding job our district has done to […]

NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Need a gun lock. Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are partnering together to offer free gun locks to the public at MDHHS county offices and some local health departments in an effort to protect children from unintentional firearm injuries. The cable-style gun locks were […]

MARQUETTE – Work on the MDOT rebuilding project from east of Smith Street to the east branch of the Escanaba River in Gwinn resumed today, weather permitting. MDOT, Forsyth Township, and the Marquette County Road Commission are investing about $4.4 million to rebuild 0.7 miles of M-35 in Gwinn. Work includes asphalt rebuilding; concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk ramp installation; storm […]

HALE – Lots of things happening in our area this past few weeks. Most of it is in the planning stages but if and when it breaks, things will move fast. A group called Develop Iosco(DI), which has been around for a few years, has taken the lead on some projects that could lead to […]

GRAYLING- The Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual business expo on April 18 at the Ramada Inn. The event was moved back to the Ramada from Kirtland Community College. Pictured below (l-r) are Stacey Huber, Annette Hritz, Ande Hendtschel from the Grayling Rotary. Also attending the event from MiMobile were Scott Longendyke and […]

Bruce Alan Lorion, age 87, of Roscommon, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home in the presence and comfort of his family. Bruce was born November 14, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Vincent and Thelma (Wright) Lorion. Bruce retired from Camp Grayling where he served many years as a grounds and […]