STANDISH — The Standish City Council voted to put a six month moratorium on the issuance of permits for the dispensing of medical marijuana during their monthly meeting Thursday evening. With both Council members Ed Reno and Jerry Nelson absent, the Council voted 6-0 on city ordinance 246, which will put a six month hold on permits for the dispensation of medical marijuana within city limits. more

STANDISH — For years, Bill Daniels and his Standish Max Facility co-workers, didn’t have that far to drive for work. But with the closure of the local facility months ago, Daniels and his friends have a much farther distance to drive. more

ARENAC COUNTY — A severe thunderstorm rolled through Arenac County this afternoon. The severe weather knocked down two telephone poles next to the Shell Gas Station, in Sterling, along with causing a scattered power outage in Standish. The storm also completely flooded some streets in Standish, and caused worries about a small fire that may have happen inside of Pamida. No injuries or major incidents have been reported. Check back later for updates. more

STANDISH — Kevin Devine and his Musical Circus made an appearance at the Mary Johnston Memorial Library in Standish on Thursday. During his appearance he entertained by playing music and letting kids be part of the musical adventure with him. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Severe weather rolled through Arenac County Thursday afternoon causing power outages and knocking down trees in the area. The storm, which rolled in around 3-4 p.m., had wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour and heavy rains. more

STANDISH — Republican candidate for Governor Rick Snyder stopped by Wheelers restaurant today in Standish. more

STANDISH — The Arenac County Board of Commissioners will be looking for public input at an Aug. 3 meeting on the Building Department charging a fee for the reactivation of expired building permits. more

STERLING — According to Arenac County Undersheriff Don McIntyre, a 23-year-old Midland man caused quite a scary moment after the Sheriff’s Department received a call about a man walking around and shooting an AR-15 military rifle in front of his relatives’ house, while intoxicated. more

STANDISH — The Arenac County board of commissioners voted to pay back $42,867.49 to Arenac County Housing Commission housing programs. more

ALGER — For 30 years the Wertz Warriors Snowmobile Group and their Endurance Ride has been the presenting sponsor for the Michigan Special Olympics Winter Games. more