Ogemaw County Voice

09/08/2026

Tom Alley, formerly of West Branch

Thomas “Tom” Claude Alley, 80, of East Lansing, Michigan, longtime educator, Michigan State Representative, outdoorsman, traveler, and devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson, Michigan, surrounded by hi...

09/08/2026

Gale Wymer of West Branch

Gale Lee Wymer, affectionately known as “Whimp” and “Colonel” passed away at the age of 85 on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home in West Branch, Michigan, with his family by his side. Early Life and Service Born in Edmore, Michigan, Gale grew up in the nearby town of Six Lakes. After gra...

09/07/2026

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09/07/2026

This week in Northeast Michigan history

Editor’s Note: Interested in free Thursday updates from Northeast Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL Crawford County Sept. 4, 1941 — Sportsmen test electric fish-survey equipment — The Bellaire Record reported that the Crawford County Sportsmen’s Club helped assemble electrical eq...

09/07/2026

Fair recap from Hale

Editor’s Note: Interested in free Thursday updates from Northeast Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL HALE — Hale hosted the Iosco County Fair this month, drawing participants from Hale, Long Lake, Tawas, Oscoda and Whittemore. The fair featured animals, exhibits and contests, live mus...

09/07/2026

Amsih relief sale a success

Editor’s Note: Interested in free Thursday updates from Northeast Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL MIO – The annual Northern Michigan Relief Sale was held at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds in Mio recently. There were several booths with donated items to purchase, quilt auction, and d...

09/06/2026

This week in Northeast Michigan History

Editor’s Note: Interested in free Thursday updates from Northeast Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL By: Sarah Novak, [email protected] MIO – On the 4th of July, hundreds of Oscoda County residents and visitors lined Morenci Avenue in downtown Mio in anticipation for the annual p...

09/06/2026

Kirtland launches volleyball program

Editor’s Note: Interested in free Thursday updates from Northeast Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL GRAYLING – Kirtland Community College has officially ushered in a new era for Firebird Athletics with the launch of its women’s volleyball program. Under the leadership of head coach...

09/05/2026

Ogemaw Library September events

Editor’s Note: Interested in free Thursday updates from Northeast Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL OGEMAW COUNTY — Fall will bring a new round of activities, crafts and community programs to Ogemaw District Library branches. The library has announced its September 2026 lineup, offer...

09/05/2026

Afternoon everyone!

If you are doing the Labor Day Bridge Walk on Monday, we are running photos in the next issue of Up North Voice.

If you want to be included, just text it to 989-980-nine, seven, eight, one, or email [email protected]. Be sure to include the names of everyone in the photo and where they are from.

Thank you. Have a super weekend 😊