STANDISH TOWNSHIP — The 2009 Walleye Bonanza will mark the 13th year in a row that the competition, coordinated by the Sterling Sportsmen Association (SSA) and hosted by Eagle Bay Marina, has … more

TWINING — Improvements to the Twining sewer system are expected to begin some time this fall. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Non-profit organizations in Arenac County will split nearly $11,000 thanks to a congressional grant to expand emergency food and shelter in the area. more

STANDISH — As Superintendent Michael Dodge begins transitioning to his new position at Dundee Community School District, the Standish-Sterling Community School District Board will wait to make cuts to the district’s budget. more

PINCONNING — Facing a continuing financial crunch, the Pinconning Area School District Board of Education, at its Dec. 14 regular board meeting, voted to reduce four teaching positions in the … more

STANDISH — Albert J. Rotunno, 30, of Pinconning was sentenced to nine months in prison for robbing the Pine River Grocery Store in Standish. more

ALABASTER TOWNSHIP — Iditarod-style entertainment will be offered up for free on Jan. 30 and 31 in Alabaster Township courtesy of the Mid-Union Sled Haulers (MUSH), a non-profit sled dog racing … more

The Standish Post Office retail counter will open later and close earlier for the rest of the summer. The temporary “summer hours” of operation took effect on July 18. Mail delivery will be … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Arenac County has received an audit report from the state of Michigan evaluating the county's internal control system for its public guardian's office. Sue Sanford, an audit … more

STANDISH — Standish youngsters will have an opportunity to participate in the Christmas season on Saturday, Dec. 12. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day, the Standish Chamber of Commerce will … more