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Nessel challenges Trump admin rules on women’s contraception - upnorthvoice.com LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the first Trump administration’s 2017 and 2018 rules that weakened the Affordable Care Act’s guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage in employer health plans. The rules expand religious and moral exemptions, allowing employers to drop coverage for birth control […]

Should insurance cover contraception?

Practical use of Pine needles: digging into the flavors of the forest - upnorthvoice.com HALE – The Iosco Conservation District invites you to dig into the flavors and traditions of the woods with Foraging From the Forest: Practical Uses of Pine Needles, a fun, hands-on workshop exploring how to harvest and prepare pine needles for popular tinctures and beverages. Come see a pine needle tea demonstration and take part […]

Pine needles: Class to demonstrate multiple benefits

Alpena Ice Skating Show: Starlit Dreams - upnorthvoice.com ALPENA – The Alpena Figure Skating Club invites the community to celebrate the magic of the season on ice with their 2026 Ice Show, Starlit Dreams. The event will be help March 13 and 14 at the Northern Lights Arena located at 751 Woodward Ave. in Alpena. Friday’s event is scheduled for 7 p.m. On […]

Starlit Dreams: Family event features skating show

Women’s wetland adventure - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Kalsa Parker Browning ROSCOMMON -Explore your way through Michigan’s wild side at our “Women in the Woods – Investigating Michigan Wetland Habitats” hike at the Gahagan Nature Preserve on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m.-noon. At this hike, participants […]

A wetland adventure: Notes from Gahagan

Supervisor's Corner: A note on taxes and property lines - upnorthvoice.com By Fred Lewis Plainfield Township Supervisor All property owners received a Notice of Assessment in the mail within the last few weeks. You do not have to do anything with this notice. It is for informational purposes only and is required by law to be sent to you every year. The information on this notice […]

Supervisor's Corner: Taxes and property lines

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Read all about it!

Printed copies of the March issue of the Hale News is on newsstands across Hale, Long Lake, South Branch, Whittemore and Sand Lake.

If you are unable to locate a copy, here is a link to the e-version for your review.

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Up North Voice - March 2026 - upnorthvoice.com Leave a Comment

Read all about it! The March issue of Up North Voice is on newsstands across Roscommon, Ogemaw, Arenac, Crawford and Iosco Counties.

If you weren’t able to locate a copy, here is the e-version for you to check out.

Thank you for reading!

—Mark

Grayling man facing multiple charges for child sex computer crimes - upnorthvoice.com GRAYLING – A Michigan State Police cybercrime investigation led to the arrest of a Grayling man accused of child sexual abuse material offenses. According to a statement from the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force said Cole Martin Halley, 22, of Grayling, was arrested on allegations involving aggravated distributing […]

Grayling man facing computer child sex charges


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Read all about it! March issue of Up North Voice on newsstands now. If you can’t locate one, here is the o lien version for you. Thanks for reading! www.upnorthvoice.com/digital-edit...

Mark your calendars! June's Warbler Festival Schedule of events - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW ROSCOMMON- Mark your calendar for the 2026 festival, set for June 5–6. Highlights include the Bird City Roscommon ceremony, expert talks on Kirtland’s Warbler habitat and giant silk moths, live music, food trucks and prize drawings! Leave a Comment

Warber Festival releases its schedule of events

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Shape the future of Herman Vogler Conservation - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW ROGERS CITY– The public is invited to a March 3 open house to share ideas for the future of Herman Vogler Conservation Area, including recreation improvements, Trout River access, wildlife viewing and trail enhancements. The event runs from 4–6 p.m. […]

Shaping the future of one of our parks

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Rising star - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW HALE- Congratulations to Junior Bailey Vance, named IRESA Tech Center Professional Student of the Month. A dedicated Student Cadet, Bailey is thriving and making us proud! Leave a Comment

Hale's rising star

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March happenings - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW As winter winds down, it’s the perfect time to get out, reconnect, and support hometown happenings. HOUGHTON LAKE– The Houghton Lake Junior/Senior High will host an action-packed dodgeball night March 6, featuring Alumni vs. Staff and Fire vs. Police matchups, […]

What’s up in March

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Neighbors in need - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Donna Thoma NORTHEASTERN MICHIGAN- What would we do to help our neighbors in need? Most of us may donate money, clothes, blankets, tarps, or other sundries to local entities, such as St. Vincent DePaul, Goodwill, or Salvation Army stores. […]

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Happy Birthday! - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW Roscommon– Margaret Neaderman, resident of Intersect Health Care of Roscommon, turned 101 years “young” on February 4. She is currently the eldest of their residents. Leave a Comment

Happy 101!

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Sign up for free web subscriptions to Up North Voice and Pine View - upnorthvoice.com NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Up North Voice and The Pine View Weekly are inviting residents across Northern Michigan to claim a free web subscription as part of an ongoing effort to keep local communities informed, connected, and celebrated. The free subscription provides online access to community news, local features, events, outdoor coverage, and positive stories centered […]

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Good government is boring

60 Seconds with Mark Constance - upnorthvoice.com 60 Seconds with Mark Constance Q: What’s your “day job” in 10 words or less?  A: Talk with people, write stories and take photos Q: What pulled you into the work you do now?  A: I had a creative writing class in high school and have been hooked on this ever since. Q: Tell us […]

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Home Country: Hazzard hole heaven - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Slim Randles It was Doc’s idea, of course. That’s what made it sing. That’s why it took off in gales of laughter and fun.   He knew we needed the money for the children in our area who might […]

Home Country: Hazard hole heaven
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Timber trailblazers - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By LuAnn Zettle REGION– Long before a logging camp was built, a lumber baron would send out a cruiser, also known as a landlooker. A cruiser’s intimate knowledge of various types of trees, his keen vision as to an area’s […]

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Giving dogs a second chance: new pet rescue in Hale - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Kristi Major Raising Rank Rescue is a new pet rescue center in Hale, owned and operated by Shana and Michael Brandt. Shana, originally from Gladwin, has a 15+ year career in nursing and Michael is a 10-year Army Veteran. […]

Saving critters. New pet rescue set up in Hale
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Help Wanted – Media Sales Representative - upnorthvoice.com UpNorthVoice.com – Northern Michigan Up North Voice is seeking a driven, high-energy Media Sales Representative to join our growing team. This opportunity has the potential to evolve into a full-time or leadership role for the right person. We’re looking for a fearless, outgoing personality—someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, and helping local businesses succeed. […]

Au Sable Media is seeking a marketing representative for its web and printing operations.
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Weekly Fishing Report: February 25 - upnorthvoice.com Researchers at Michigan Technological University are partnering with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division to conduct a survey and interviews to gain information about angler awareness, values and preferences for recreational burbot fishing within the Lake Superior basin. This information can help fisheries managers balance sustainable harvest and angler satisfaction. If you fish for […]

Fish Report! Where are they biting!
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Home Country: Hazzard hole heaven - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Slim Randles It was Doc’s idea, of course. That’s what made it sing. That’s why it took off in gales of laughter and fun.   He knew we needed the money for the children in our area who might […]

Slim Randles: Hazard Hole Heaven
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Roots and remnants: all in the family - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Donnie Boursaw A pedigree chart is the form you use to record information your ancestor’s birth, marriage, death, and burial along with the location where each took place when you begin to build your family legacy. In family history, […]

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Don’t tread on me

Laughing Buck - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW Did Adam and Eve ever have a date? No, they had an apple. My mother and father were driving when she was pulled over by the police. Mom was in a hurry and told the officer so. “I understand, ma’am,” […]

Laughing Buck: A few funnies
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Adulting horrors - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Joel Vernier I was enjoying a well-deserved nap in my “Comfy Chair.” I woke up sweating as I realized my wife was out of town visiting her sister, and my nose was detecting a slight olfactory cue that could […]

The horrors of 'Adulting'

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Adulting horrors - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW By Joel Vernier I was enjoying a well-deserved nap in my “Comfy Chair.” I woke up sweating as I realized my wife was out of town visiting her sister, and my nose was detecting a slight olfactory cue that could […]

The horrors of 'Adulting'

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Laughing Buck - upnorthvoice.com Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the WEEKLY PINE VIEW Did Adam and Eve ever have a date? No, they had an apple. My mother and father were driving when she was pulled over by the police. Mom was in a hurry and told the officer so. “I understand, ma’am,” […]

Laughing Buck: A few funnies
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