ARENAC COUNTY – The Arenac County Christmas For Kids program received a shot in the arm Wednesday, Nov. 30 with the official donation of $10,000 from the Saganing Chippewa Indian Tribe and a $5,000 … more

PORT HURON — A barge has sunk in Lake Huron, spilling fuel oil into the lake, according to a report from CBS Detroit. more

STANDISH — Some stories can really speak to people and inspire them to do great things. In the case of Standish-Sterling Middle School fifth graders in Diane Potts’ class, a reading assignment … more

STANDISH — A late November trial in the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled the Standish-Sterling Community Schools Board of Education violated the state Open Meetings Act in the case of Dr. Ronald … more

STANDISH — The 14th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Pine River Golf Club in Standish is scheduled for June 8, with the aim of raising money for St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital (SMMSH). more

STANDISH — The Standish City Council voted to put a police millage on the November ballot during its meeting Aug. 20. more

TWINING — Underage drinking has the potential to lead to teen pregnancies, early alcoholism and in the most extreme cases, untimely deaths. That’s why Lori Jacques, counselor at Arenac Eastern High School, has organized a town hall meeting on Sept. 18 to tackle the issue. more

AuGRES — Superintendents from the AuGres-Sims and Arenac Eastern school districts were joined by board presidents and an MHSAA representative Wednesday as discussions about consolidating the … more

PINCONNING — With rumors circulating about the possibility of the closing of Mount Forest Elementary School, Pinconning Area Schools Superintendent Darren Kroczaleski said that at this time, there are no plans to close any of the district’s elementary schools. more