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🌱 What Schunk’s guilty plea means for a major Tawas City murder case

Tawas City, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Tawas City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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  • What Schunk’s guilty plea means for a major Tawas City murder case

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Some sun, warm and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
  • Friday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Schunk pleads guilty to second-degree murder in 2025 homicide case (iosconews.com) — A major homicide case tied to Tawas City has advanced, with Dorene Kay Schunk pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2025 death of William Jackson after a hearing at the Iosco County 23rd Circuit Court in town. She awaits September sentencing, while co-defendant Clifford Farthing remains jailed in Tawas City and is scheduled for a plea hearing this Monday.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • State of Michigan posted a job opening for Iosco/Alcona County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12 in East Tawas. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Oscoda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tawas City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oscoda

  • DNR auctioning 97 properties in August. When to bid on state land (lansingstatejournal.com)
  • Michigan Could Reach 100 Degrees for First Time Since 2012 (wcrz.com)

Caseville

  • Insect treatment, road maintenance, library services millage renewals on Caseville Township ballot (michigansthumb.com)
  • Talk at Old Kirke Museum to focus on intersection of art, technology (michigansthumb.com)

Pigeon

  • Farmer's Summerfest returns July 16-19 with four days of family events (michigansthumb.com)

Ok Tawas City! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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