NATIONAL — At approximately 11:15 p.m., it was official. Barack Obama was named by several major news outlets as the 44th President of the United States of America – the first person of … more

ARENAC TOWNSHIP — Whether or not the end of Hale Road, which divides Arenac and AuGres Townships, is a public access to Saginaw Bay has been in dispute since 2006, and in Arenac County’s 23rd … more

Precincts reporting: one (Standish)

In early results, here's what we have so far.

Sheriff
Mosciski: 301
Foco: 311


Road Commissioner
Stawowy: … more

It's about 2 p.m. right now and even though I am working on laying out the newspaper for tomorrow, or at least laying it out as much as I can, all I can think of is one thing. Who will win? I … more

ARENAC COUNTY — It looks like the County Board of Commissioners and the county’s Steelworkers’ Union have a contract, whether the union likes it or not. “We have advised the Steelworkers … more

The Standish City Council decided in a special meeting Wednesday Oct. 29 to interview six applicants for both the City Manager and City Treasurer positions. According to Mayor Kevin King, the … more

AuGRES — It’s been a century in the making, but Fred Sheill is celebrating his 100th birthday this Sunday at the AuGres Knights of Columbus Hall (behind H&H Bakery) with family and friends. … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The Arenac County Sheriff’s Office, partnering with Bay Area Behavioral Health and the Sterling Area Health Center, participated in the Department of Labor and Economic … more

TWINING — The Arenac Eastern High School Drama Club is only about a week and a half away from its two presentations of “When Bullfrogs Sing Opera,” by Carl L. Williams. The Club … more

CHICAGO, Ill. — Ken Stawowy, 31, of Traverse City and formerly of Sterling started running last year to get in shape. He must have accomplished his goal, since he was able to complete a 26.2-mile … more