ARENAC COUNTY — As of Thursday, April 22, Arenac County currently has a 70 percent participation rate for the U.S. Census, well above the 58 percent return rate from the 2000 Census, according to information form the United States Census Bureau. more

ARENAC COUNTY — A free program from the American Cancer Society to help transport cancer patients to medical appointments is being introduced to Arenac County. more

STANDISH — The city of Standish elected to accept an offer from the AuGres-Sims Police Department of $18,000 for the purchase of one of the city’s two police vehicles. more

Au GRES — A resident of Au Gres was struck by a motor vehicle and killed the morning of June 9 according to Undersheriff Don McIntyre. more

STANDISH — The steam engine rides are out for the year, as is the massive engine altogether, but the Arenac Heritage Route Authority’s (AHRA) fourth annual Depot Days is still chugging on full-steam ahead. more

OMER — Author Tom Stanton, who will hold a free to attend presentation at Ye Olde Courthouse in Omer on June 2, has interviewed several people that have dominated the spotlight – Elton John, … more

STANDISH — A 30-year old Pinconning man who was charged with armed robbery in the robbery of the Pine River Grocery Store in Standish in September is awaiting his sentence after accepting a plea offer. more

STANDISH — The Standish Historical Depot is facing a cash crunch unless payments from local municipalities come through. more

Au GRES — No fluoride will be added to the Au Gres water system. more

AuGRES — Sharing your innermost thoughts with people you don’t know is something most people may shy way from, especially if they suffer from Bipolar Disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Jim McLachlan, of AuGres suffers from both. And in his penned book, “Living with Bipolar Disorder,” he shares actual journal entries he wrote as therapy. more