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Oscoda High School Students Leading Students (SLS) volunteers participated in the annual Trunk or Treat event at the Oscoda Senior Center, joining in the Halloween fun while showing their support for the local community. The event welcomed an impressive 1,156 community members! SLS students enjoyed connecting with families, sharing information about their group, and highlighting their efforts to promote positive choices and healthy lifestyles among their peers. The event was

On October 28, 29 students from Atlanta and Hillman gathered at Alcona High School for the regional Students Leading Students (SLS) Leadership Conference. During the conference, Montmorency County students shared an overview of their SLS chapters' accomplishments, past successes, and community projects with the regional SLS director. Students also participated in strategic planning activities designed to strengthen their leadership skills and generate new ideas to bring back

National Red Ribbon Week is observed annually from October 23–31. The history of Red Ribbon Week dates back to 1985, when Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was working in Mexico to investigate major marijuana and cocaine trafficking operations. Camarena was close to exposing a multibillion-dollar drug trafficking operation when he was kidnapped on February 7, 1985, and murdered. His body was discovered on March 5, 1985. He was 37 year