WHITNEY TWP. — A landowner linked to E. coli spikes in the Whitney Drain has begun improvements to his property in an effort to improve the water quality of the drain. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Each year the Arenac County Relay for Life (RFL) Committee rounds up teams, donors and sponsors to wage an all out two-day war against cancer, but this year the RFL army is … more

STANDISH —Four city council seats up for grabs in the city of Standish this November resulted in four candidates filing for the election and in some instances, the incumbents currently on council … more

Updated 5:01 p.m. ARENAC COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Arenac and Gladwin counties Thursday, May 3, until 5 p.m., but had not received any confirmed sightings at that time. more

STANDISH — Former Standish City Manager Tori Kelly appeared in Arenac County’s 81st District Court Monday for a pretrial hearing at approximately 10 a.m. on May 18. Shortly after proceedings … more

STANDISH — Original plans to close the doors of the Standish Maximum Correctional Facility on July 26 have been altered, as the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is now reporting that the … more

MASON TOWNSHIP — For a leg in pain, he’s got a cane. Free of charge. Ovid McBroom, 83, of Mason Township enjoys crafting wooden canes out of cedar and oak, but says about a year ago, he … more

STANDISH — Court dates have been set for two Standish men accused of stealing a purse from a woman while she was shopping in a motorized scooter at Glen’s Market Dec. 29. more

SIMS TOWNSHIP — The death of 54-year-old David Kraatz in a house fire on Aug. 6 is considered a suicide according to the results of an investigation performed by Michigan State Police Fire Marshall … more

WHITNEY TOWNSHIP — Whitney Township has addressed the issue of unlicensed, inoperable automobiles wasting away in yards with its junk car ordinance, which went into effect May 14. “There are … more