Iosco County News-Herald

The Iosco County News-Herald serves as the official newspaper for Iosco County in Michigan. It operates from its office at 110 West State Street in East Tawas and releases new issues every Wednesday. Additionally, it shares a connection with its sister publication, the Oscoda Press.

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TC Council OKs capital improvement plans for streets, water and sewer

4 days ago | iosconews.com | Jenny Haglund

TAWAS CITY – Updated capital improvement plans (CIPs) pertaining to Tawas City’s major and local streets, as well as the water distribution system and wastewater collection system infrastructure, were approved by council members when they met on April 7. Tawas City Manager Annge Horning stated that the documents were presented to the planning commission at their April 1 meeting, and that the group took action to recommend that the city council approve the plans.
Easter Bunny hops into Tawas for breakfast

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Manuela Kress

TAWAS CITY – The Easter Bunny made a stop at Tawas Methodist Church on Saturday, April 12. The annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event is sponsored by Quota of Iosco and Huron Community Bank. In addition to families enjoying a tasty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice and milk, children were able to get their photo taken with the bunny, play games, do arts and crafts and win prizes.
Embattled Ottawa County health officer honored with state policy award

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Sarah Leach

Adeline Hambley holding her 2025 Jean Chabut Award. Photo by Dr. Gwendolyn Unzicker. OTTAWA COUNTY — After a yearlong legal battle with a far-right county commission, Ottawa County’s administrative health officer has been recognized with a statewide award for her dedication to defending the role. Adeline Hambley was awarded the 2025 Jean Chabut Health Policy Champion award in Lansing on April 9 from the Michigan Public Health Week Partnership as part of Public Health Week in Michigan.
AuSable Township BOT conducts business

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Manuela Kress

AuSABLE Twp. – The AuSable Township Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Monday, April 7 at 5 p.m. Treasurer Yvette Ramsdell did not attend the meeting. During the first public comment Mike and Sheila Schraven addressed the board regarding the blighted property located at 423 Mill Street. Mike reported that he has had multiple conversations with Ron Phillips, the AuSable Township code enforcement officer, about the property.
Oscoda soccer drops game to Sacred Heart

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Ben Murphy

OSCODA – Oscoda was already a big time underdog in their home Northern Michigan Soccer League game with Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart on Friday. An early injury only hampered their bid for an upset, and the Lady Owls lost the girls soccer contest, 8-0. “They are a good team, they beat McBain Northern Michigan Christian, we did better in this game than we did (against NMC) and they are the team to beat,” head coach Ray Ruemenapp said.
Strong Beaverton squad sweeps Oscoda in baseball opener

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Ben Murphy

OSCODA – Oscoda kind of had a feeling that Beaverton would be a pretty tough match up in their baseball season opener. That was exactly the case on Friday, as the visiting non-conference Beavers took care of the Owls, sweeping them on scores of 14-0 and 22-0. Beaverton is annually a tough squad out of the Jack Pine Conference. “Those didn’t go very well at all,” head coach Luke Williams said.
TC officials eye Congressional funding for primary transmission main project

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Jenny Haglund

TAWAS CITY – In the interests of public health, the mitigation of potential future risks and a desire for more independence within the local water distribution system, Tawas City has applied for funding to help with the installation of a dedicated, primary transmission main to serve those in the municipality.
Community Easter Egg Hunt comes to AuSable Township Children's Park

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Jenny Haglund

AuSABLE Twp. – A well-attended springtime spectacle is making its return to the area this Saturday, April 19, as Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan will be presenting the fourth annual Oscoda Community Easter Egg Hunt. The event will go on from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at AuSable Township Children’s Park, which is situated off of Harbor Street, between O’Toole and Stockman streets.
Loaves and Fishes Café at OUMC wraps up for the season

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Manuela Kress

OSCODA – Community members gathered at the Oscoda United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 10 for the final Loaves and Fishes Café for the 2024-25 season. The 16th season started after Thanksgiving. For the past several months community members have gathered on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches, fruit and desserts. “Food insecurity is a real issue in our community. Loaves and Fishes dovetails with our ongoing food pantry to address a critical need.
ARCM hosts comedy fundraiser

1 week ago | iosconews.com | Manuela Kress

OSCODA – The organizing committee for the AuSable River Canoe Marathon (ARCM) brought comedy to the AuSable Inn Riverview Restaurant and Sports Bar on Saturday, April 12. The comedy fundraiser show started at 7:50 p.m. with Valerie Heffelbower who served as the emcee. Heffelbower is from South Branch in northeast Michigan. The first act was Melissa Hager. Heffelbower said that Hager had changed her life in so many ways by making her laugh and becoming her friend.