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TURNER — By no means is a railroad crossing over a rural road a long stretch of highway, but in the village of Turner, some residents are concerned about the condition of the railroad crossing on … more

STANDISH — Janelle Daniels, 24, of Standish, was a star, briefly, when she flew to New York City (NYC) for a makeover Tuesday, Aug. 26 as a guest on the “Tyra Banks Show.” “The whole experience was surreal,” Daniels said. “I keep telling my friends how I still can’t believe it.” more

ARENAC COUNTY — The recently formed Arenac County Land Bank — established October 2008 — was created to promote the economic development of foreclosed properties in the county and on April 1, … more

Are you an Arenac County painter, photographer, pencil and pen artist, sculptor, writer, actor or actress, musician or filmmaker? If so, are you looking for a way to promote your art and network … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Two grant project categories in the $475 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) specifically cite the Saginaw Bay, where E. Coli was discovered this summer off the shores … more

STANDISH — Joshua Gibson has been sentenced to 93 days in prison for his role in a December purse snatching that allegedly took place inside Glen’s Market in Standish. more

STANDISH — The deadline for registering for the Standish-Sterling School District School Board election passed at 4 p.m. today. The election was made necessary by the recent recall of three board members. more

STANDISH — Standish-Sterling Community Schools recently received a plaque signifying its district accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. more

AuGRES — After originally being discussed by the AuGres City Council as an idea in 1996, and after construction which began more than two years ago, AuGres finally has its bike path. more