Cheers Mio! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Wildfire near Mio is out, but local fire danger stays high.
Also on today's calendar: 2nd Amendment Frenzy.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Cloudy, showers around; cold, with a high of 49 and low of 38 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 39.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New wildfire burns about 180 acres in Northern Michigan (abc12.com) — Fire danger remains very high across Northern Michigan, and officials note the recent Mapes Fire burned 124 acres just west of Mio near Lost Creek Lodge. While a new wildfire is now burning in Presque Isle County, it’s a reminder that dry, windy weather and leftover storm debris are keeping the Mio area at elevated wildfire risk.

📸 Around Mio
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Mio
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
📣 Mio Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday May 16
-
Fourth Street Artists Gallery Youth Art Studio →
Fourth Street Gift Shop, 124 N 4th St, West Branch
10:00 am
Monday May 18
-
City Council Meeting →
West Branch City Hall, 121 N 4th St, West Branch
6:00 pm
Thursday May 21
-
Business After Hours, May 2026 - Headwaters Land Conservancy →
West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce, 422 W Houghton Ave, West Branch
4:30 pm
Tuesday May 26
-
Ogemaw County Republican Committee →
G's Pizzeria & Deli, 200 W Houghton Ave, West Branch
9:30 am
Tuesday June 2
-
West Branch District Library's Book Lovers Lunch →
West Branch District Library, 119 N 4th St, West Branch
12:00 pm
Saturday June 6
-
SURLINE PTO COLOR RUN 2026 →
Ogemaw County Fair, 2300 Rifle River Trail, West Branch
10:30 am
Monday June 8
-
Kiwanis Young Professional Club →
The Highway Brewing Co., 209 W Houghton Ave, West Branch
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
-
West Branch Kiwanis Club Meeting →
G's Pizzeria & Deli, 200 W Houghton Ave, West Branch
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
-
Nor-east’r Music & Art Festival →
Oscoda County Fair Grounds, 1889 Caldwell Rd, Mio
5:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar?
Add an event yourself!
As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The truth is… when kids’ teeth are healthier, they are, too.
Kindergarten Dental Screenings help find dental problems early. They’re free, local, and now they’re required for all Michigan kindergarteners. Find… (Nextdoor )
-
FAR Inspections posted a job opening for Full-Time Occupancy Survey Associate in Mio. Apply here.
-
Villa at Rose City posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Rose City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mio here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roscommon
Grayling
- Saab launches new Carl-Gustaf, air defense munitions, expands production in US, India (breakingdefense.com)
Gaylord
- Madden Pateman, Simon Licata helping Petoskey golf build towards regional week (petoskeynews.com)
- Michigan adds aerial firefighting aircraft to combat elevated wildfire risk (dailydispatch.com)
- 3rd ‘Witness to Hope' summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants (osvnews.com)
Ok Mio! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook