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09/04/2026

The shadow

My parents were godparents for several of their nieces, and one year my mother sewed nightgowns in various pastel flannels for their Christmas presents. I got a new nightie every year for Christmas, and that year it was made from pieces of leftover flannel. It was beautiful, more than the sum of its parts. I wore my nightgown of many colors until it shredded, and if I remember correctly, pieces of it lived on as dust cloths.

https://www.oscodaherald.com/opinion/2026/09/02/h1-the-shadow-h1/

09/02/2026

Thunder Bay Community Health service earns top quality honors in the state of Michigan

Thunder Bay Community Health Service (TBCHS) has been awarded six 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recognizing the organization’s quality performance and patient care outcomes during 2025. Thunder Bay received more CHQR badges than any other health center in Michigan.

https://www.oscodaherald.com/community/2026/08/24/h1-thunder-bay-community-health-service-earns-top-quality-honors-in-the-state-of-michigan-h1/

09/01/2026

From a County Gardener

The Country Gardener’s Club is wrapping up another year of learning and outings. Club members took a trip in late July to Wes Alexander’s home to learn about drip irrigation and to identify garden pests. Alexander said that drip irrigation is a more efficient method of water delivery. By placing irrigation emitters (either drippers or micro sprayers) precisely where needed, the gardener can avoid excess water use. He emphasized that the distribution tubing must be designed for irrigation. Garden hoses do not work, due to the many layers of nylon and webbing. Alexander demonstrated the installation of emitters and the need for water pressure control at the spigot. This system would be of great benefit to gardeners with extensive flower or vegetable gardens.

https://www.oscodaherald.com/community/2026/08/24/h1-from-a-county-gardener-h1/

08/31/2026

Newcomers look to help Fairview cross country compete

Fairview’s boys’ cross-country team won the North Star League championship last fall. The Eagles historically do well in the NSL, but they’ll have to look to a new cast to lead the way this year, as they are limited when it comes to experienced varsity runners.

“Only two of our seven have raced high school cross country,” Coach Melony Haskin said. “For the first few meets, we just want to race and get a feel for where our runners are. Each race will give them a better understanding of high school cross country.”

https://www.oscodaherald.com/sports/2026/08/24/h1-newcomers-look-to-help-fairview-cross-country-compete-h1/

08/30/2026

Mio volleyball starts season with championship at Joburg Invite

It was a championship start to the season for the Mio-AuSable volleyball team. The Lady Thunderbolts competed at the Johannesburg-Lewiston Invitational on Aug. 21 where they pulled off enough wins for the trophy.

In pool play, Mio split with J-L (22-25 and 26-24) and Tawas Area (25-22 and 24-26), then they topped Posen, Alcona (25-20 and 26-24) and Ellsworth.

https://www.oscodaherald.com/sports/2026/08/24/h1-mio-volleyball-starts-season-with-championship-at-joburg-invite-h1/

08/27/2026

A new challenge - First Dam Canoe Challenge returns with new organizers

Mio’s 24th annual First Dam Canoe Challenge will take place this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30. The event is one of 14 circuit races the Michigan Canoe Racing Association presents throughout the state during the April-September canoe season.

Peg Smutek ran the Canoe Challenge for more than 20 years. Danny Medina took on the challenge in 2024 and 2025. Ursula Latreille and Lynne Witte are working together to organize this year’s event.

https://www.oscodaherald.com/news/2026/08/24/h1-a-new-challenge-h1/

08/26/2026

Just four short years

High school…only four years, yet it seemed much longer. When we look back, it stirs memories and emotions – some good, and some less so. It was a time of many firsts and profound change. Teenagers caught between childhood and adulthood; we were all navigating physical and hormonal changes and the psychological maze of adolescence.

https://www.oscodaherald.com/opinion/2026/08/17/h1-just-four-short-years-h1/

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