TWINING — The Arenac Eastern school board has started work to reduce its budget for the next school year to avoid a budget crunch, according to Interim Superintendent Darren Kroczaleski. more

STANDISH TWP. — An accident on Arenac State Road south of Meyette Road on Feb. 13 has left the driver dead. more

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Au GRES — The Au Gres City Council agreed to research the possibility of adding fluoride added to the city’s water supply during its regular meeting Feb. 5. more

Updated Feb. 12, 2:10 p.m. ADAMS TWP. — A house on Saunders Road between Morley Road and Moores Junction Road caught fire Feb. 11. There were no reported injuries. more

STANDISH TWP. — The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has announced plans to expand the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino, which is tentatively planned to add hotel rooms, table games, and dining options. more

STANDISH TWP. — Racers from across the U.S. and Canada gathered at White’s Beach in Standish Township for the Battle on the Bay snowmobile race Feb. 9-10, with thousands of dollars in prize money. The weather cooperated, with plenty of ice and snow with clear visibility. more

Here are a few of the stories we're reading on the Internet today:- NBC News reports that the Obama administration is considering further reductions in the U.S. nuclear armament, determining that the … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the new sucker season start date will be on March 20, which will remain the start date through 2017. more

PINCONNING — The Pinconning Advancement Academy received a bomb threat Feb. 6, prompting the temporary closure of the building. more