Dogs and their owners took to the lawn at the Standish Historical Depot Aug. 24 for the “Bark For Life” program held by Arenac County Relay For Life. more

ARENAC COUNTY — The National Association of Letter Carriers’ 22nd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday, May 10, and community members can join the cause. more

STANDISH — An introduction to face reading program at the Northeast Michigan Art Center Sept. 18 can help people learn to better understand what somebody is telling them by seeing, not hearing. more

Au GRES — Two incumbents and two new candidates have filed for Au Gres City Council seats that will be up for grabs during the May 5 city election. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Speed painter Martina Hahn visited audiences in the Au Gres Community Library and in Standish as part of the Iosco-Arenac District Library’s summer reading program. She told the tale of “Where the Wild Things Are,” and painted a piece related to the story for the audience. more

FOREST LAKE — Children will have a chance to meet Santa Claus during Alger Parks and Rec’s third annual Christmas party at the Forest Lake clubhouse Dec. 6. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Controlled burns will be conducted at the mouths of the Au Gres and Saganing rivers this spring in an effort to remove invasive phragmites. more

STERLING — Pet owners looking to get their furry friend fixed will be able to do so at a discounted price when Sterling Wesleyan Church hosts Spay Neuter Express Dec. 6. more

Au GRES – Students from Arenac Eastern and Au Gres-Sims aged 9-14 will take 15 shots from the charity stripe during the Au Gres Knights of Columbus’ annual free-throw shooting contest Jan. 24. more

CLAYTON TWP. — The Arenac County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an alleged car theft that was reported Monday, Aug. 4. more