Tawas Lighthouse restoration project has begun

IOSCO COUNTY- The longawaited renovation of the Tawas Lighthouse is underway. Mihm Associates started work in February, and the inside of the tower work is complete. This exciting project is expected to be completed later this summer or fall, weather permitting, of course.

Due to the restoration project, and for the safety of patrons, the inside of the lighthouse and tower is not available for tours until later this year. However, the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park and Lighthouse plan to be on-site on the lawn next to the Lighthouse each Tuesday from 12- 4 p.m. from June 6 – August 29. Information will be provided about the new project, and information about our Michigan

Historic Site. There will be staff available to answer questions, share Virtual Tower Tour info, distribute The Visitor magazine and more.

There will also be activities for children, as well as fun information about Tawas Bay, Shipwrecks, Moving Sand, and Ottawa Point.

Don’t miss the opportunity to walk around the State Park and view beautiful Lake Huron, Tawas Bay, and Tawas Point State Park. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, lively birds, wildlife, and even take the short hike out to the Sandy Hook end of the Point.

The Michigan History Center also reports the Lighthouse Gift Shop will be open Thursdays through Mondays now through September 4, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Household waste collection surpasses expectations

By Alicia Noragon

ROSCOMMON COUNTY- Sat. June 3, cars were lined up along M55 at 7:30 a.m. for the 9 a.m. start of the household waste collection day at the Roscommon County Road Commission. Scott Eckstrom, one of the 35 volunteers and coordinator of the event, said they had a great turnout this year.

People from all over brought in their batteries, tires, styrofoam, electronics, and more, to dispose of properly.

Since the milage did not pass during the last election, the waste disposal event is no longer paid for by the county and is all community funded.

This event takes place twice a year, on the Saturday of Memorial and Labor Day weekends.