ARENAC COUNTY — The Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information’s (BLMI) June unemployment rate for Arenac County, not seasonally adjusted, increased by .6-percent to 17.3-percent after dropping … more

"Dr. Science," Doug Scheer performed his act, "Wacky Science," at the Mary Johnston Memorial Library on Thursday. It included a basic chemistry experiment describing acids and bases, optical … more

The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a plan reduce California's inmate population by 27,000 prisoners. The prisoner reduction is part … more

The Standish Post Office retail counter will open later and close earlier for the rest of the summer. The temporary “summer hours” of operation took effect on July 18. Mail delivery will be … more

ARENAC COUNTY — At the July 21 Arenac County Board of Commissioners (ACBC) meeting, District IV Commissioner Ronald Branda and District III Commissioner Michael Snyder presented to the board, … more

ARENAC COUNTY — In the July 7 Arenac County Board of Commissioners (ACBC) meeting, the board voted to approve an audit of the public guardian office as part of an investigation into the activities … more

STANDISH — Richardson Chevrolet Buick Incorporated and Thelen Mercury Ford of Standish have long been selling automobiles in the Standish area and with the introduction of the Consumer Assistance … more

STANDISH — Four-wheelers and dirt bikes may be sharing city streets with automobiles if Standish City Council decides to adopt the county’s off-road vehicle (ORV) ordinance in the future. … more

STANDISH — A seven-person delegation representing the California Department of Corrections (CDOC) toured the Standish Maximum Correctional Facility (SMF) July 15 as the governments from Michigan … more

AuGRES — Quickly becoming one of the most popular and fastest growing attractions in Arenac County, the Pirate Festival is sailing back into town at the AuGres State Park on Aug. 1 for a day of … more