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The people have voted
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table of contents Automotive Services
Places
Auto Body Shop...........................................................3 Auto Parts Store...........................................................3 Car/Auto Repair Shop.................................................3 Place for an Oil Change..............................................3 Tire Store........................................................................3
Business with Friendly Employees...........................7 Locally Owned Business.............................................7 New BusinessOutdoor Activity.................................7 Place to Work................................................................7
Business & Professional Services Accountant ...................................................................4 Bank/Credit Union.......................................................4 Barber ............................................................................4 Barber Shop..................................................................4 Beauty Salon.................................................................4 Children’s Daycare.......................................................4 Divorce & Family Law Attorney ................................4 Insurance Agent ..........................................................4 Nail Salon.......................................................................4 Pet Groomer .................................................................4 Real Estate Agency......................................................4 Real Estate Agent ........................................................4 Stylist ..............................................................................5 Tax Preparer/Service/Bookkeeping.........................5 Title Company..............................................................5 Veterinarian ..................................................................5
Health & Fitness Assisted Living..............................................................5 Dentist ...........................................................................5 Nursing Homes............................................................5 Optometrist...................................................................5 Pediatrician....................................................................6 Vision Center.................................................................6
Home Services Apartment Complex...................................................6 Carpet Cleaning...........................................................6 Construction Company..............................................6 Contractor.....................................................................6 Electrician......................................................................6 Heating and Air Conditioning...................................6 Home Builder................................................................6 Plumber.........................................................................6 Septic Tank and System Cleaning............................6
Restaurant Food & Beverage Bakery.............................................................................8 Bar...................................................................................8 Bartender.......................................................................8 Breakfast Spot...............................................................8 Brewery..........................................................................8 Buffet..............................................................................8 Burgers...........................................................................8 Carry Out........................................................................8 Caterer............................................................................8 Dessert...........................................................................9 Donuts............................................................................9 Family Friendly.............................................................9 Fish Fry...........................................................................9 French Fries...................................................................9 Happy Hour...................................................................9 Margaritas......................................................................9 Outdoor Dining/Patio.................................................9 Pizza................................................................................9 Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese.........................9 Restaurant.....................................................................9 Restaurant for Friendly Service.................................9 Salad...............................................................................9 Sandwich.......................................................................9 Soup............................................................................. 10 Sports Bar................................................................... 10 Waiter/Waitress ........................................................ 10
Shopping Feed Store .................................................................. 10 Florist .......................................................................... 10 Garden Center Greenhouse/Plants/Nursery ..... 10 Gift Shop .................................................................... 10 Grocery Store ............................................................ 11 Home Décor .............................................................. 11 Provisioning Center/Dispensaries ........................ 11 Resale/Thrift Shop ................................................... 11
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Automotive Services
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ust about everyone needs automotive services at some point, particularly in a car-centric community like Osceola County. And our community has no shortage of places to take your vehicle for maintenance or repair, from detailing businesses to oil change specialists to car washes to dealerships. During the fall months, you may have been able to
“coast” a little in terms of upkeep on your car. But now that winter is here with the frigid weather, it’s probably time to make sure your tires, brakes, engine, etc. are ready for the wear and tear of a Michigan winter. So, consider the award-winning businesses in this category as destinations for your next car service appointment.
Auto Body Shop
Auto Parts Store
Car/Auto Repair Shop
Place for an Oil Change
Tire Store
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Barnett’s Auto Repair Schooley Auto Repair
Phil’s County Line Service Schooley Auto Repair
Gondek’s Body & Frame LLC Finalists
Barnett’s Auto Repair Reedy Auto
Reed City Parts Plus Finalists
Evart Parts Plus Carquest
thank you to the community for voting us number one in the following categories: • Family Friendly • pizza • restaurant • Buffet • Carry out • salad • sandwich Mon-thu: 11aM - 10pM Fri-sat: 11aM - 11pM sun: 12pM - 9 pM
Reed City Tire Reed City Tire Edstrom’s Center Center Neighborhood Finalists Finalists Garage Finalists
Reedy Auto Chet’z Auto Repair
We are proud to serve the community with excellent food & service and continue to strive to be your number one restaurant of choice! Baldwin
751 Michigan avenue | 231.745.2727
Evart
790 W. 7th Street | 231.734.9919
rEEd City
113 S. cheStnut | 231.832.3216
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Business & Professional Services W
hen certain tasks seem to be over your head, it’s great to know that skilled professionals are ready to handle them. Whether through your business or In your personal life, you may need the services of a realtor, an accountant, an attorney, an architect, an insurance agent, or any of the other myriad of professional services found in Osceola County or any other com-
munity. These individuals have trained long and hard to become licensed and certified, and now they work hard to win your business in competition with their peers. So, check out the award winners in the category and keep them in mind the next time you are in need of expert assistance.
Accountant
Bank/Credit Union
Barber
Barber Shop
Beauty Salon
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Crossroads Business ServicesSusan Toogood Finalists
Lake Osceola State Bank Adams
Blown Away Salon
Blown Away Salon
Finalists
Finalists
Heather Hammar Missy powel
South Main St. Salon Just Kutz, Reed City, MI
South Main St. Salon Bright Lights Salon
Lake-Osceola Autumn Duey State Bank South Main St. Salon Finalists West Michigan Credit Union Huntington Bank
Finalists
Children’s Daycare
Divorce & Family Law Attorney
Insurance Agent
Nail Salon
Pet Groomer
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Newbees Finalists
Kiddie Klub House Rainbow Licensed Day Care
Talaske Law Office Finalists
Law Office of Stacy Flanery McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, PC
Real Estate Agency
Real Estate Agent
WINNER
WINNER
Finalists
Tricia Wirth with Results Real Estate
Dreams Realty
Finalists
Century 21
Danielle
Results Real Estate
WilliamsResults Real Estate, LLC Stacey Heckard
Rich Sheldon, State Farm Insurance Finalists
Dan Lee, Farm Bureau
Blown Away Salon
Happy Tails Pet Grooming
Finalists
Finalists
Nail Envy By Amanda
Misty Hodges
Details
Abby Kiekover Hinkle-Witbeck
Liz at The Familiar Dog Grooming
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Business & Professional Services Stylist
Tax Preparer/Service/ Bookkeeping
Title Company
Veterinarian
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Heather Hammar Finalists
Casey Huber South Main St. Salon Missy PowellBlown Away Salon
Crossroads Business Services-Susan Toogood Finalists
Adams H&R Block
Surveyors Title of Osceola County
Country Veterinary Service
Finalist
Witt Lawrence J DVM
Gateway Title Co
Finalists
Pet Hospital & Pet Motel
Health & Fitness L
ooking to stay healthy and get fit? Luckily, Osceola County has plenty of options to choose from. Many people in Osceola County have made it a career for themselves to be a caring, respected doctor for residents and families. Others specialize in certain fields, such as cardiovascular health. Dentists are in plentiful supply in the area, with plenty of dental offices to
keep your family’s teeth healthy. People have choices for orthodontists, too. Perhaps someone needs mental health treatment in the city. Luckily, plenty of therapists operate here to meet that need. Gyms also exist to help someone keep their fitness goals. Or perhaps you want to try out supplements and other health remedies, something that is also available in Osceola County.
Assisted Living
Dentist
WINNER
WINNER
Finalist
Finalists
Royal View
Evart Dentistry
Reed City Reed City Fields Assisted Dental Health Care Living
My Dental Healthcare
Nursing Homes
Optometrist
WINNER
WINNER
Precision iCare Spectrum Rehab Nursing Finalists Dr. Julie Reed City Finalists
Reed City Fields Autumnwood of McBain
Hanson
Family Optometric Center
Thank you for voting us #1 Vision Center and Optometrist! 115 W. Upton Ave. • Reed City, MI • 231-832-3133 • www.precision-i-care.com
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Health & Fitness Pediatrician
Vision Center
WINNER
WINNER
Dr. Wickens, Reed City
Precision iCare
Finalists
Family Optometric Center
Ryan Mallo, Evart Family Practice Dr. Augustin Dolorfino, MD
Finalists
Reimer Eye Center
Home Services
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sceola County has homeowners, landlords and renters covered when it comes to home services. Those looking to build their own dream home have a plethora of award winning construction companies that serve the area. Professionals are on hand to provide essential services and supplies for work related to plumbing, electricity, roofing and septic maintenance. Those looking to improve their home’s interior aesthetics from carpets and windows to kitchen renovations and
interior decorating have a wide range of options available. If outside work is needed, residents don’t have to go far to get assistance with fencing, lawn care, installing decks and patios, cleaning and maintaining gutters or laying concrete or asphalt for driveways. Osceola County residents can keep their properties as “safe as houses,” with trustworthy companies who are ready to help with storage, keep entry points secure and perform home inspections.
Apartment Complex
Carpet Cleaning
Construction Company
Contractor
Electrician
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Crossroads Finalists
Meadowview Apartments Stoney Creek Apartments
Xtream Cleaning Finalists
Complete Cleaning & Restoration Sunshine Carpeting
Gerber Construction Co
Gerber Construction Co
Finalists
Finalists
Olds Construction
Olds Construction
Northern Castle Homes
Todd Ruppert ConstructionTustin
Heating and Air Conditioning
Home Builder
Plumber
Septic Tank and System Cleaning
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Finalists
Olds Construction
Phelps Plumbing
Phelps
Finalists
Finalists
Greg Miles Heating
Northern Castle Homes
Rite Choice Plumbing and Heating Inc
Todd Ruppert Construction
Rite Choice Plumbing and Heating Inc
ELI HVAC
Roberts Steven
Advanced Drain Line Solutions Finalists
Routley’s Septic Services Marty’s Septic Services
Tom Deline Finalists
Brian Kanouse Dan Zelinski Electric
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PLACES
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hese places are near, but they’ll take you far: from walking trails to wedding venues, holiday necessities and every day needs. Not to mention, people travel to visit our various tourist attractions. Not only do we have the views, but we have offerings for any occasion. Residents can look no further for a place to volunteer or spend the night out. Oh, the places you’ll go after checking out these local destinations!
Depending on the occasion, local music lovers can enjoy live performances that span musical genres from jazz and choral arrangements to funk and punk rock. Osceola County keeps connected by using various methods. Individuals, businesses and events use social media platforms to inform the community about what’s going on in the area in entertaining ways.
Business with Friendly Employees
Locally Owned Business
New Business
Outdoor Activity
Place to Work
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Ebels General Store
Ebels General Store
Finalists
Blown Away Salon Results Real Estate
White Pine Trail
Ebels General Store
Finalists
Finalists
Finalists
Crossroads Business Services
Art Festival, Evart
Reed City Brewing Company
Blown Away Salon
Ebels General Store
Untamed Archery
Seven Slot Grille
"Best Childcare Center"!
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Restaurant Food & Beverage
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sceola County has a wide array of dining options to satisfy anyone’s appetites or quell a parched throat. Peoples’ Choice will highlight the vibrant local food scene here in the area. Residents could start out with a plethora of burger and smoke barbecue joints in the city. Or perhaps they could stop by places to grab a sandwich. Residents don’t have to leave the city to get a taste of global cuisine. The variety of food cultures repre-
sented in Osceola County is vast. Anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth could stop by candy stores and bake shops as well. Ice cream parlors exist within Osceola County also for those looking for a cooler treat. Finally, those looking for a drink can also find options. Whether someone needs a morning pick-meup at a coffee shop or an unwinding social gathering at any of the bars, there is something to satisfy their parched throats.
Bakery
Bar
Bartender
Breakfast Spot
Brewery
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Seven Slot Grille Finalists
White Stone Bakery Reed City
Sunny’s Sports Courtney Bar & Grill Murphy - Reed City Brewery Finalists Sixth and Main
Finalists
Horseshoe Bar
Jackie Taylor Tonya Horseshoe Bar
The Pie wHole
Buffet
Burgers
WINNER
WINNER
Pompeii’s Finalists
Mr Pibs Restaurant H&D Chuckwagon
Buckboard Bar and Grille
H&D Chuckwagon Mr Pibs Restaurant
Finalists
Cranker’s Brewery Four Leaf Brewing
ThANK YOU
Osceola County for voting us
#1 Plumbing
Sunny’s Sports Bar & Grill Reed City Brewing Company
Caterer
WINNER
WINNER
Dairy Depot
Pere Marquette Bistro & Catering
China King
Finalists
Finalists
Finalists
Reed City Brewing Company
Finalists
Carry Out
Pompeii’s
Seven Slot Grille
Mr Pibs Restaurant Subway
PhelPs
Plumbing & heating, Inc 17358 Meceola Rd. • Hersey
(231) 349-2307
herbertbphelps@gmail.com • Brad Phelps, Owner
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Dessert
Donuts
Family Friendly
Fish Fry
French Fries
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
H&D Chuckwagon
Pompeii’s
Finalists
Wesco
Seven Slot Grille
Foster’s Super Market
Mr Pibs Restaurant
Happy Hour
Margaritas
WINNER
WINNER
Dairy Depot Finalists
Pere Marquette Bistro & Catering River Junction
Finalists
Travelers Bar & Grill
McDonalds
Finalists
Reed City Brewing Company
Wright’s Last Chance Saloon River Junction
River Junction
Outdoor Dining/ Patio
Pizza
Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Pompeii’s
Buck Board Bar
Chase Creek Smokehouse
Chase Creek Smokehouse
Finalists
Finalists
Finalists
Pizza in Paris
Horseshoe Bar
Sunny’s Sports Bar & Grill
Reed City Brewing Company
River Junction
Sixth & Main
River Junction Sixth & Main
Restaurant
Restaurant for Friendly Service
WINNER
WINNER
Pompeii’s Finalists
Reed City Brewing Company Sunny’s Sports Bar & Grill
Reed City Brewing Company Finalists
Seven Slot Grille Pere Marquette Bistro & Catering
Salad
Sandwich
WINNER
WINNER
Pompeii’s
Pompeii’s
Finalist
Finalists
Pere Marquette Bistro & Catering
Reed City Brewing Company Subway
Finalists
Sunny’s Sports Bar & Grill
Finalists
Ebel’s General Store Finalists
Ashton General Store J&A Grocery
Thank you for voting us as the #1 Septic Tank & System Cleaning Service!
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Soup
Sports Bar
Waiter/Waitress
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Ebels General Sunny’s Sports Garrett Bar & Grill Store Murphy Reed City Brewing Finalists Finalists Buckboard Bar Mr. Pibs Co Seven Slot Grille
and Grille
Sixth & Main
Finalists
Jackie Taylor Tonya Horseshoe Bar
Shopping
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etail shops are a dime a dozen when it comes to our region. From Evart to Reed City, our region does not come up short when it comes to offering a diverse set of stop and shops. There are boutiques to storefronts with products from jewelry to outdoor gear. While online businesses
welcomed virtual customers throughout the pandemic, our brick-andmortar businesses have continuously adapted to various customer’s needs. Some businesses incorporated curbside services to offer a safe convenience during social distancing efforts.
Feed Store
Florist
WINNER
WINNER
Reed City Feed & Supply
Patterson’s Flowers
Finalists
Finalists
Morgan Composting Inc
Evart Floral Boutique Christie’s Potting Shed
Gib’s Super City
Garden Center Greenhouse/ Plants/Nursery WINNER
Shore Nursery Finalists
Q’s Grocery LLC. Christie’s Potting Shed
We ThAnk The communiTy for All Their voTes!
Gift Shop WINNER
HomeTown Pharmacy Reed City Finalists
Magnolia Boutique & Gifts Christie’s Potting Shed
Tax Preparation, Accounting & Payroll Susan Toogood
21719 Howard Street, Reed City, MI 49677 231-832-2573 WWW.CBSTAXRC.COM
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Shopping Grocery Store
Home Décor
WINNER
WINNER
Finalists
Finalists
Ashton General Store
Yoder’s of Tustin
Foster’s Super Market
Holmes Wood Products
Provisioning Center/ Dispensaries
Resale/Thrift Shop
Ebels General Her Ideas & His Creations Store
WINNER
Lume Cannabis Co
WINNER
Inc. Spot Finalists
Friends Ministry Thrift Store (Evart) The W.I.S.E
Welcome to We are honored to be recognized as people’s choice award recipients for three categories! Best salon, barber shop, and nail salon. in addition we were finalists in other categories, Heather Hammar, (barber), missy powell, (stylist), business with a friendly staff, and locally owned business. our staff is committed to always provide you with our best expert service! thank you from us all!
106 West Upton Ave. reed city, mi 49677 1.231.465.4000
THANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY FOR VOTING US NUMBER ONE!
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Congratulations to all of our Winners!