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US-23 Heritage Route Website Premieres (updated)

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From WIOS Radio News- The new US 23 Heritage Route website launched Friday and the new website will help promote the Sunrise Side as a Michigan tourist destination.  State Parks and City Councils along the sunrise side are got a first-time glance at the new website in July.  The Heritage Route website is the the brainchild of the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments (NEMCOG) in cooperation with the Michigan State Department of Transportation and features over 900 attractions along the Lake Huron coastline.  The new website highlights the cities, towns and events along the US-23 Heritage Route and was developed by NEMCOG with a $10,000 dollar grant from MDOT.  The site showcases six counties along the old highway, including Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, Iosco and Arenac counties.  NEMCOG has been working with Heritage Route committees and volunteers to glean the information needed for the site about the various communities along US-23.  Visitors will be able to search the site based on either destination or area of interest and create a trip plan with interactive mapping.  The map highlights places to go and things to do all within a user-specified radius.  The Huron Blueways Trail and Huron Greenways Trail information is incorporated into the site as well.  The Huron Shores Heritage Route website can be visited at www.us23heritageroute.org.

2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by M. Walther-WIOS Radio 03SEP10

Scott Pleads Guilty In Alpena Circuit Court for Arson (updated)

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From WIOS Radio News- Thirty-four year-old Clarence Howard Scott has pleaded guilty to arson in Alcona, Alpena, and Iosco counties after lengthy joint investigations by police in all three counties.  He plead guilty to arson and first-degree home invasion in Alpena Circuit court, both counts carry a 20 year sentence.  He is scheduled to appear before Alpena Circuit Judge Michael G. Mack for sentencing on Monday, September 20th.  Clarence Scott was sentenced earlier on August 17th by the Iosco County Circuit court to 365 days in jail with credit for 221 days served for arson over $200 dollars and under $1,000 dollars in Iosco County 81st District Court on Tuesday Morning.  He is also scheduled for sentencing in Alcona County on September 7th.  Scott admitted to intentionally setting fire to a box in the basement of the Lincoln home of friends with whom he was staying with the intent of burning the home down.  The home was destroyed as a result of the fire in early November 2009.  Scott is also admitted to a second count of arson when he allegedly broke into an occupied home and set fire to the residence just north of Hubbard Lake.  Also, Scott conceded to a charge of a third arson charge by setting fire to a vehicle outside an Oscoda bar.  After the incidents, Clarence Howard Scott fled Michigan and was later arrested in Illinois on a Parole Absconding Charge APB issued out of West Virginia.  After his parole violation was settled with the West Virginia Department of Corrections, he was extradited from Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville, West Virginia to Alpena, Michigan where he is currently imprisoned for the arson charges.  In exchange for pleading guilty as charged, the prosecutor has agreed not to charge Scott as an "habitual offender" which would have boosted his sentence.  In all, Scott could face up to 20 years total for his arson spree.

© 2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by M. Walther-WIOS Radio 03SEP10

74 Year Old Hale Man Sentenced In Child Pornography Case

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From WIOS Radio News- A 74 year-old man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for attempted receipt of child pornography.  According to the Bay City Times, Glenn R. Grinnell of Hale pleaded guilty to the charge stemming from a nationwide child pornography sting that spun off a 2006 bust headed up by U.S. Postal Service inspectors in Los Angeles, California.  The initial investigation resulted in a database of about 40,000 consumer-suspects across the nation that included Grinnell.  The database contained information on Grinnell going back 20 years.  In a sting operation, investigators sent Grinnell a flier from a fictitious company ostensibly offering mail order pornography which Grinnell.  Grinnell returned the mail order for two free "preview reels" 5 days later.  This gave police cause to raid Grinnell's home located in the Huron National Forest, seizing photos and videos depicting child pornography.  Photos were also uncovered showing Grinnell with boys in sexually inappropriate ways.  During questioning, Grinnell admitted he sexually abused children at his home.  One victim, who was interviewed by Michigan State Police, indicated that Grinnell had abused him about 30 times beginning when the boy was only 10 years old and the alleged abuse ended five years later.  Grinnell worked for the Lapeer County Animal Control Office before taking a job as a North Branch Police officer in 1977 and retired in 1988.

 © 2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by Bay City Times & M. Walther-WIOS Radio 02SEP10

Back To School Soon For Area Students

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From WIOS Radio News- Most Iosco County students will be returning to the classroom Tuesday, September 7th.  By law, school begins after the Labor Day holiday in Michigan.  In Oscoda, classes for students 1 through 12 begin Tuesday as well at Oscoda High School, Richardson Elementary and Middle Schools and Cedar Lake Elementary School.  The first day of Kindergarten and B-4 classes at Cedar Lake will be Tuesday, September 14th.  The first day for B-3 students will be Wednesday, September 15th.  All classes begin at the High School at 8AM and end at 2:45PM.  At Cedar Lake, all classes begin at 7:40AM and end at 2:20PM.

 © 2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by Oscoda Press & M. Walther-WIOS Radio 02SEP10

Oscoda Homeowner Confronts Burglar

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From WIOS Radio News- Defending yourself and your property is alive and well.  An Oscoda resident recently confronted a man who broke into their home Thursday, August 16th.  The homeowner was away from home at the time, but returned just in time to find several lights had been left on and items within the home were out of place.  The normally-closed door to the spare bedroom was also found open.  The homeowner discovered the man attempting to hide in the spare bedroom and confronted the burglar.  A struggle ensued before the suspect got away and fled on foot.  The break-in occurred shortly before 1PM on Thursday and Oscoda Township Police searched the area immediately after the incident.  Police were unable to locate the man and the suspect is still on the run.  The burglar is described as a young white man, approximately 5' 11" tall and in his late teens or early twenties, weighing 160 to 170 Lbs. and has short, dark hair.  Anyone with information about the burglary, or who may know who the suspect is, is asked to contact Oscoda Police at 739-9113.

 © 2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by M. Walther-WIOS Radio 02SEP10

Tawas Sears Break-In and Robbery

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From WIOS Radio News- The Tawas Police Authority is seeking help to solve an overnight robbery of the Sears store in Tawas City. Officials say sometime between 11:30PM on the night of August 16th and 7AM on the 17th, the thief(s) broke a glass door in the front of the building and several items were taken including 4 flat screen T.V.’s, a D.V.D. Player and a flat screen T.V. wall mount. The value of the stolen items is approximately $5,000 dollars. If you have any information, please call the Tawas Police Authority at 362-7718 or call Crimestoppers at 800-422-JAIL (5245).

 © 2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by D. Michaels & M. Walther-WIOS Radio 02SEP10

Bay City Man Sentenced for Attempted Oscoda Twp. Drowning

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From WIOS Radio News- A Bay City man accused of attempting to drown two fishing buddies will be spending almost a year behind bars.  Iosco County District Judge Allen C. Yenior sentenced Robert J. Haines, age 47 to 315 days in jail with credit for 97 days served.  Commensurate with his sentencing, Haines is ordered to pay $2,898 dollars in fines, costs and restitution to his victims.  He is ordered to serve two years probation upon his release and attend substance abuse and anger management counseling.  Haines was charged with two counts of felonious  assault with intent to murder, however a plea deal was reached allowing him to plead no contest to two counts of aggravated assault.  On May 24th, Haines and two of his friends were fishing near the Cooke Dam in Oscoda Township.  An argument ensued and Haines allegedly shoved his male and female friends down a steep embankment into the river.  He then chased them down the hill and then allegedly held their heads underwater in an attempt to drown them.  Haines allegedly continued his assault as they drove back to Bay City together.  Alcohol is believed to be a strong factor in the altercations.

 © 2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by Bay City Times & M. Walther-WIOS Radio 01SEP10

Alpena Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash

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From WIOS Radio News- State police have released the name of a man killed Tuesday morning in a motorcycle crash on Rude Rd. in Alpena.  Kyle J. Suszek, age 27, of Alpena was riding his motorcycle northbound on Rude Rd. at about 3AM when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road near Spruce in Sanborn Township.  Suszek's bike left the road and he was thrown from the motorcycle and died on impact.  Alcohol is believed to have been a factor.  Sanborn Township Fire and Alpena City ambulance assisted at the scene.  The accident remains under investigation.

 © 2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by M. Walther-WIOS Radio 01SEP10

Cancer Patients in Arenac County Offered Free Transport

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From WIOS Radio News- A free American Cancer Society program that will help cancer patients to their medical appointments has been introduced in Arenac County.  The "Road to Recovery" program uses volunteer drivers to take patients to wherever a cancer patient's appointment is.  The program has not ever been offered in Arenac County, but recent need has made it necessary to start it.  According to Karen Weishuhn, Arenac County Road to Recovery Coordinator, there is a large population of people in Arenac County that have been affected by cancer.  She also stated, that because of the ailing economy, some patients are unable to find a driver to get them to their appointments.  The Relay for Life of Arenac County decided the program needed to be introduced to Arenac County.  The program is active in Bay and Saginaw Counties, and has been a success.  Arenac County currently has 17 volunteers signed up for the program.  Volunteers must pass a two hour training course and a background check to be a qualified driver for the "Road to Recovery" program.  To arrange for transportation or to learn more about the ACS program, Arenac County residents can call 800-227-2345, 24 hours a day, any day of the year.

 © 2010 Carroll Broadcasting Inc., article written by Arenac Co. Independent & M. Walther-WIOS Radio 01SEP10