Oscoda Township
The Charter Township of Oscoda sits where the Au Sable River meets Lake Huron — a community of natural beauty, resilient history, and small-town values on Michigan's Sunrise Side.
110 S. State Street, Oscoda, MI 48750 · 989-739-3211 · Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM
🏛️ Board of Trustees
Elected officials serving four-year terms. The Supervisor chairs the Board.
Trustee
Timothy Cummings
Trustee
Regina Fortner
Trustee
Jeffrey Linderman
Trustee
Mark Wygant
📄 Board Meeting Schedule & Agendas · Official Township Website
📋 Clerk's Office
Official records, elections, FOIA requests, meeting minutes, and notary services for residents.
Clerk: Heather Tait · Ext. 2
Deputy: Shelly Kimsel · Ext. 2
Phone: 989-739-3211
Email: clerk@oscodatownshipmi.gov
✅ Notary services (free for residents)
✅ FOIA request processing
✅ Election administration
✅ Meeting minutes publication
🚔 Police Department
24/7 patrol coverage for Oscoda and AuSable Townships — 163 square miles.
✅ 3 Sergeants, 8 patrol officers
✅ Mobile Data Terminals in patrol vehicles
✅ In-car video cameras
✅ Office hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM
🚒 Fire Department
31 volunteers serving Oscoda, AuSable, and part of Wilber Township.
✅ Fire, rescue, vehicle extrication, hazmat
✅ Aircraft crash rescue capability
✅ Snowmobile rescue (all Iosco County)
✅ Mutual Aid with surrounding departments
✅ ~125 calls/year average
✅ 3 State Certified Fire Instructors
💰 Treasurer's Office
Tax collection, utility billing, and financial management for the township.
✅ Property tax collection
✅ Utility billing (water/sewer)
✅ Automatic payment program available
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Oscoda sits at the intersection of Lake Huron shoreline and the Au Sable River — a four-season outdoor destination.
🏖️ Lake Huron beach access
🛶 Au Sable River paddling & fishing
🥾 Huron National Forest trails
🏛️ Lumberman's Monument (US Forest Service)
🎿 Snowmobile trails (groomed winter trails)
🎣 World-class steelhead & salmon fishing
💼 Doing Business
Oscoda is home to 260+ businesses — accessible by land, sea, and air.
Superintendent: 989-739-8299
Zoning & Permits: oscodatownshipmi.gov
✅ Former Wurtsmith AFB reuse zone
✅ Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (large runway)
✅ Deep-water Lake Huron access
✅ US-23 & M-65 highway access
✅ Destination Oscoda for Success program
🚨 Emergency Dispatch (E911)
Iosco County Central Dispatch — Baldwin Centre, US-23 NE of East Tawas
Serves: State Police, Iosco County Sheriff, Oscoda & AuSable Police, East Tawas Police, Tawas Police Authority, East Tawas Fire, Oscoda Fire
📞 Quick Reference
Key Extensions
Supervisor: Ext. 1
Clerk: Ext. 2
Superintendent: 989-739-8299
Treasurer: 989-739-7471
📍 About Oscoda Township
Oscoda is an unincorporated community in Iosco County, Michigan, situated on the northern shore of the Au Sable River where it empties into Lake Huron. The community of AuSable sits directly across the river to the south.
Michigan has designated Oscoda as the official home of Paul Bunyan, based on the earliest documented publications in the Oscoda Press in 1906.
Oscoda was home to Wurtsmith Air Force Base, which closed in 1993 under the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Much of the former base has been repurposed for commercial and community use, including the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport with its large runway — a legacy asset for economic development.
Known as the "Center of the Universe" for its accessibility by land (US-23, M-65), sea (Lake Huron shipping lanes), and air (Wurtsmith runway), Oscoda today hosts over 260 businesses including restaurants, galleries, shops, and outdoor recreation outfitters.
The Au Sable River — designated a National Wild and Scenic River — draws canoeists, kayakers, and anglers from across the country, while Lake Huron provides miles of public beach, fishing piers, and sunset views that define life on the Sunrise Side.