Help Wanted: Looking for a new opportunity? - upnorthvoice.com Do you believe in positive news? UpNorthVoice.com and Up North Voice Mail are seeking an assertive, curious and community-minded marketing leader to join our team. This independent contractor position offers the chance to work with a trusted local news brand that just celebrated 16 years of service to our coverage communities. The role includes managing […]

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Iosco man sentenced on drug, home invasion charges - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL TAWAS – An Iosco County man was sentenced to multiple drug and home invasion charges. According to a statement from Iosco County Prosecuting Attorney, James A. Bacarella, Dustin Robert Schanck of Wilber Township was found guilty of: Breaking and […]

Iosco man sentenced on multiple charges

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Delivery of hope during ice storm - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Donna Thoma ROSCOMMON- Working with Mid-Michigan Community Health Services Food Program, the Roscommon County Sheriff’s Department, Victim Service Unit, Richfield Township Public Safety, Gerrish Township Police, and volunteers packed boxes of food, milk and water on March 19. Food […]

Spring ice storm brought out the best in our communities

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Oscoda County artist of the month - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW OSCODA COUNTY– Vicki Lorraine (Irelan) is a photographer who pursues the beauty found in life’s fleeting moments. Her work focuses on capturing sunsets, wildlife, and candid scenes that tell meaningful stories about the world around her. Whether behind the lens […]

Artist of the month

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Building future athletes - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW HALE– Each year, the school hosts a dynamic basketball program for students in grades K–5, offering an engaging introduction to winter sports. Participants develop fundamental skills while working alongside high school athletes, gaining hands-on practice experience and participating in scrimmages […]

Athletes of the future
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Values over voices - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Daniel J. Paul  “Your values become your destiny” -Mahatma Gandhi In disbelief, he stared at the speaker, baffled by what he was hearing and attempted to read his expression, but no emotion was evident. The discussion was to center […]

Value over Voices. What is important today
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Sweet success - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Sarah Novak, sarah.upnorthv@gmail.com MIO– The days are getting longer and it’s warming up in Northern Michigan, awakening the maple trees and getting the sap flowing. This means it’s a busy time of year for maple syrup producers Abe and […]

Maples syrup season wraps up
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Kiwanis serves up support for youth tennis - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW GAYLORD — Continuing a long-standing commitment to local youth programs, the Gaylord Kiwanis Club recently donated $450 to support the Alpine Regional Tennis Association (ARTA), benefiting youth tennis clinics and countywide high school girls and boys teams. Kiwanis members have long […]

Kiwanis helps out Gaylord tennis
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Snow storms and electricity: This week in Northeast Michigan history - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW RegionA spring snowstorm blanketed the area April 13-17, 2018. The National Weather Service said the storm hit the region in waves, bringing heavy snow, sleet and strong winds. It pushed many places to their snowiest April on record. Snow depths […]

This week in Northeast Michigan history

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Warbler Festival new events and updates - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW ROSCOMMON– The Kirtland’s Warbler Festival is gearing up for an exciting weekend June 5–6, with new features including video coverage of events, a raffle for premium binoculars, and a silent art auction replacing the traditional birdhouse contest. Festivalgoers can also […]

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Denim and diamonds - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW ROSCOMMON– Roscommon High School lit up the stage on March 7 with its country-themed music revue, Denim and Diamonds. The high-energy show featured more than 30 musical numbers, highlighting local student talent through solo performances, small groups, and full ensemble […]

RHS performs

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Ice storm recovery - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW HALE- Larry Reinhardt, owner of Reinhardt Tree Service, cuts away frozen branches from a large tree on Main Street in Hale.  Photo by Kristi Major Leave a Comment

Before the rain we had ice

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NE Michigan road closure update: Watch for sinkholes and washed out culverts - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW NORTHEAST MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Police  and local road commissions have released a partial list of road closures across the Up North Voice coverage area as of 6 p.m. today. This list is fluid and subject to change. […]

Road closure update

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Sportsdome debut - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Billie Moore HOUGHTON LAKE- Statewide Sportsdome Resort has opened in Houghton Lake, bringing new energy to the former Holiday Inn at 9285 W. Lake City Road. The expansive complex features 38 pool tables, the Red Circle restaurant with a […]

Business: Sportsdome debut
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Weekly Fishing Report: April 15 - upnorthvoice.com Many areas of Michigan are currently experiencing severe flooding as melting snow and rain have caused rivers to breach their banks. Anglers are advised to use caution near waterbodies or areas with flooding risk. Go to Michigan.gov/MSP/Divisions/EMHSD/2026-statewide-flooding for resources and updates on statewide flooding. All anglers ages 17 and older are required to have a fishing license […]

Fish report
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Read all about it! Hale News available on newsstands and online - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW HALE – Fresh copies of The Hale News are on newsstands across Western Iosco County. Featured this month: Hale school bus drivers Memories from the Long Lake Bar Hale school news; and much more. If you can’t find a hard […]

Hale News available online and at newsstands!

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Flood waters continue to rise across region: Partial list of road closures - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW NORTHEAST MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Police  and local road commissions have released a partial list of road closures across the Up North Voice coverage area as of noon today. This list is fluid and subject to change. For […]

Partial list of road closures in Up North Voice coverage area

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Water continues to rise across UNV coverage area: Current list of road closures - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW NORTHEAST MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Police  and local road commissions have released a partial list of road closures across the Up North Voice coverage area as of noon today. This list is fluid and subject to change. For […]

Dozens of roads, bridges closed due to high waters

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Consumers says its dams are operating and safe - upnorthvoice.com NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Consumers Energy said its 13 hydroelectric dams are operating safely and reliably despite surging rivers and flooding across Michigan this week. “Heavy rains and melting snow and ice have put tremendous pressure on Michigan’s dams this week, but we want people to be sure to understand our 13 facilities are operating safely. […]

Consumers confident in dams despite high waters

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Plan now to protect Hemlocks from Woolly Adelgid - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW REGION– If your hemlock trees show signs of hemlock woolly adelgid, now is the time to plan treatment. This invasive insect feeds on tree sap and can kill hemlocks within four to 10 years if left untreated. Effective treatments include […]

Protect your Hemlock trees from aphids

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Congrats! - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW HALE– These students’ hard work, dedication, and positive attitudes has paid off and named them the March Students of the Month! Pictured: Back (l-r) Ciara Kesler, Alesandra Beebe, Chloee Culhane, Connor Runyan, Keston Shick, Emmett Prince, and Kailey Hainley. Middle […]

Hale students of the month
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Bucks Pond Dam fails in Alcona; Other dams including Cheboygan, at risk due to raging floodwaters - upnorthvoice.com NORTHERN MICHIGAN –  The State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating response efforts to severe weather impacting Michigan, causing rising water and threatening critical infrastructure across the state. Dam Safety Updates Dam safety engineers from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) are visiting the most critical dams today. Locations include: Upper Hiawatha […]

Roads, dams at risk due to raising flood waters

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Firewood available on state land for $20 - upnorthvoice.com NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Interested in collecting fuelwood for personal use from state forest land? Permits are now available for select state-managed land in Michigan’s Upper and northern Lower peninsulas. Permits cost $20 per household, with a limit of one per year. A permit allows you to collect five standard cords of wood, which is a […]

$20 buys you 10 cords of firewood

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Nature’s morning surprises - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW Home Country by Slim Randles Spring mornings are a lot like Christmas. Each day we get up and go out into the yard or walk along the creek or visit the horses in the pasture. And each day, each morning, […]

Home Counry: Nature's morning surprises

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Free library programs - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW OGEMAW COUNTY– The Ogemaw District Library is bringing learning beyond its walls with two new community programs following the success of “The Snowman.” The first, “Spring Has Sprung,” is designed for preschool through first grade and features STEM activities, stories, […]

Ogemaw Library programs this week

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WWII Veteran receives long-awaited marker - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW OSCODA COUNTY– After more than 17 years without proper recognition, World War II Army veteran Raymond H. “Butch” Majeski will be honored with a grave marker dedication ceremony on Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. at Clinton Township Cemetery. Organized […]

Vet finally receives marker

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Hale Superintendent interviews approaching - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW Hale Area Schools is announcing its first round of interview schedule for its next Superintendent. Candidates were chosen from applications that include current and past Superintendents, Central Office Administrators, and Building Level Administrators. Four applicants have been selected for the […]

This week in Northeast Michigan history
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Flooded: Roads closed or washed out across Oscoda, Alcona and Arenac counties - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Mark Constance NORTHEAST MICHIGAN — Northern Michigan remained under a flood watch Monday as heavy rain and rising water caused problems across multiple counties in the Up North Voice coverage area. The National Weather Service said Roscommon, Crawford, Oscoda, […]

Flood wreak havoc across region

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Hale Superintendent interviews approaching - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW Hale Area Schools is announcing its first round of interview schedule for its next Superintendent. Candidates were chosen from applications that include current and past Superintendents, Central Office Administrators, and Building Level Administrators. Four applicants have been selected for the […]

Hale superintendent search begings tonight

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