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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 17,2020
EGLE Media Office, EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov,
517-284-9278
Michigan PFAS Action Response Team to update Oscoda residents on PFAS
investigation
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) will update
residents in the Oscoda area on its continuing investigation of PFAS
contamination near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base and Oscoda area sites on
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
MPART representatives from the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services (MDHHS); and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) along with District Health Department No.2 will host the virtual
community meeting on Jan. 19, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
The meeting is planned as an online event, rather than an
in-person meeting to comply with current state measures designed to slow the
spread of the COVID-19 virus.
To register for and participate in the 6:00 – 8:00 pm online
meeting, visit the website bit.ly/3mj1uDJ.
Individuals without internet access can listen to the
meeting by calling this tollfree number, 312-626-6799 and entering the
conference code 884 0373 0798#.
After the presentations, there will be an opportunity for
attendees to ask questions.
The meeting will be recorded and posted along with materials
within a few days and can be viewed on the website Michigan.gov/Wurtsmith.
For questions about the Wurtsmith Air Force Base
investigation, contact Beth Place, EGLE, at PlaceB1@Michigan.gov or
call her at 517-899-7524. For questions about the Oscoda Area investigations,
contact Amanda Armbruster, EGLE, at ArmbrusterA@Michigan.gov or call her at 989-450-6377. For
questions related to PFAS and health, contact Puneet Vij, MDHHS at VijP@Michigan.gov or call
him at 517-582-4104 or 800-648-6942 and ask for Puneet.
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations
for effective participation at the meeting should contact Beth Place by Jan. 5,
2021 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, or other
assistance.
EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex,
religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political
beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the
administration of any of its programs or activities and prohibits intimidation
and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
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| | Strategic Plan 2019 | | | |
Oscoda Township has a new and improved Strategic Plan!!
Click HERE to see what it's all about.
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| | Welcome to a Place Where the Opportunities for Recreation and Relaxation Naturally Abound | | | Set peacefully along the shores of beautiful Lake Huron and the mighty AuSable River, Oscoda offers more than 120 square miles of pure Michigan.
From canoeing to sunbathing, the natural destinations of our community provide activities for water enthusiasts of all varieties. For visitors whose interests are more land-oriented, Oscoda's downtown district includes an assortment of eclectic shopping and renown restaurants. And lovers of history and the outdoors alike know Oscoda as the home of the famous Lumberman's Monument located in the Lake Huron National Forest.
Oscoda's natural resources have always played an important role in the community, even as local industry has changed over the years. The area was first settled in the late 1860s. Originally named, AuSable, the town was renamed based on the writings of Henry Schoolcraft, who named it after the American Indian words "Ossim" and "Muscoda," meaning "Pebbly Prairie." Oscoda played a major role in the distribution of lumber on the Great Lakes during the lumbering era. Today, our primary industry is tourism thanks to the abundance of year-round recreational activities available to residents and visitors, such as camping, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and more.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the beauty, the amenities and the fun of Oscoda Township. We welcome you to enjoy all our community has to offer...naturally.
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$55 Million
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to Open Application Jan.
19
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The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved the $55
million Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program to meet the
urgent need of Michigan small businesses that have experienced a
significant financial hardship due to the recent COVID-19 emergency
“gatherings and face mask orders.” The program was part of Senate Bill
748 signed into law by Governor Whitmer on Dec. 29, 2020.
The application period for the grant will open at 9 a.m.
EST on Tuesday, Jan. 19 and run through Noon EST on Friday, Jan. 22.
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to businesses that are fully
closed, with grants of up to $15,000 awarded to businesses that have
been partially closed, or otherwise are open and can demonstrate an
impact. All applications received during this period will be reviewed
by the 15 economic development organizations, representing all 83
counties, that will serve as the administrators of these grants;
funding is not first come, first serve.
Details on program guidelines, eligibility requirements
and resources to help businesses prepare for the application process
ahead of time are available at www.michiganbusiness.org/survival.
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$3.5 Million
Available for Live Event Venue Grants
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The Michigan Strategic Fund also approved the $3.5
million Michigan Stages Survival Grant program to provide relief to
live music and entertainment venues that have experienced a significant
financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was part
of Senate Bill 748 signed into law by Governor Whitmer on Dec. 29,
2020.
The application period for the grant will open at 9 a.m.
on Thursday, Jan. 21 and run through Noon EST on Thursday, Jan. 28 with
grants of up to $40,000 awarded to eligible venues. All applications
received during the application period will be reviewed by the Michigan
Independent Venue and Promoter Association, who will recommend final
grant awards to the MEDC by Feb. 28 for disbursement.
Details on program guidelines, eligibility requirements
and resources to help businesses prepare for the application process
ahead of time are available at www.michiganbusiness.org/stages.
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Michigan UIA
Begins Paying $300 Supplemental Benefit Payments
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The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has
started issuing $300 weekly Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC)
payments to an estimated 365,000 claimants on regular state
unemployment insurance and Extended Benefit programs this past weekend.
The PUC supplement, which is payable from Dec. 27, 2020 through March
13, 2021, provides an additional $300 per week to all eligible
unemployment recipients who receive at least $1 for the week. Claimants
do not need to take any action to receive this additional weekly
benefit, it will be paid automatically after they certify.
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Employee
Assistance Grants Application Process to Open Jan. 15
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The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Educational Foundation announced it will administer the application
process for the Employee Assistance Grants under Senate Public Act 257
of 2020. Employees impacted by the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services (MDHHS) Gathering and Face Mask Order that took effect
on Nov. 18, 2020 are eligible to apply for one-time grants up to $1,650
during the application period of Jan. 15-25.
Employees in the hospitality, entertainment, recreation,
accommodation and food services sectors in Michigan are eligible to
apply online at mrlaef.org/money beginning
at 9 a.m. on Jan. 15 with applications due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 25.
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New MDHHS Epidemic
Order Allows Indoor Group Exercise, Non-Contact Sports
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
(MDHHS) has updated its epidemic order to allow reopening of additional
activities where Michiganders can remain masked and socially distanced,
including indoor group exercise and non-contact sports. The new order
is effective Saturday, Jan. 16 and will last until Sunday, Jan. 31.
The epidemic order continues to temporarily pause indoor
dining in bars and restaurants, but they can continue to offer outdoor
dining, carry-out and delivery. The working plan is to open indoor
dining with mitigation measures, capacity limits and a curfew on Feb.
1. Additional details on the reopening pathway are expected next week.
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SBA Launches New,
Free Online Digital Learning Platform
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced
the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning
platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their
businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and
recovering from disasters, strategic marketing and business financial
strategy development. Ascent is a joint initiative between the White
House, the SBA, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau and the
U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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Additional
Resources Available Online
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Township Board Meetings are now being shown on the internet via YouTube.
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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410. Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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