Updated Jan. 13 at 9:21 a.m.
WHITTEMORE — At its Jan. 11 regular meeting, the Whittemore-Prescott Board of Education voted unanimously to withdraw from the Northeast Michigan Conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2009-10 school year. more

STANDISH — The third annual Honoring Saganing Powwow took place behind the Saganing Tribal Center on Worth Road in Standish. The event started on Saturday and ends sunday evening. Gates close at 6 pm each day, with Grand Entrances at 1 and 4. Please click on the link to our Facebook page below to view over 100 photos of the event. more

STANDISH — County residents will have the opportunity to give input on a plan that would use grant money to repair homes in Standish. more

Arenac Eastern eyeing math coach after hearing Title I amount TWINING — The Arenac Eastern School District has been preliminarily awarded $120,101 for Title I programs … 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

STERLING — The Kroczaleski family hadn’t come together as a whole since 1978 but on July 18, more than 80 Kroczaleskis gathered for a family reunion at the Sterling Sportsmen’s Club from 3 p.m. … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Last week, Arenac County was approved for a $3 million infrastructure bond through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). According to Arenac County … more

WHITNEY TOWNSHIP — Charity Island may be more than just a retreat or escape in the near future – the island could be home to hotbed of scientific studies for Saginaw Valley State University … more

On the ballot for the May 4 election will be the recall of three school board members — Brenda Golimbieski, Kim Koin and Gary McFarland. The recall petition required to put the recall on the ballot collected 2,810 valid signatures, which certified it to be put on the ballot. more