STANDISH — At least four headstones or grave monuments were knocked off foundations in Woodmere Cemetery some time last weekend. The affected gravesites were all located in the Southwest corner of … more

AuGRES — Sallie Hinds, of AuGres, enjoys writing poems about nature and people must enjoy reading her work, as Morris Publishing, Nebraska, recently published her sixth book, “Sand Between … more

AuGRES — The AuGres-Sims Area School District (AGS) will make the transition to full-day kindergarten beginning next year. According to AGS Superintendent Gary Marchel, the district is making … more

MICHIGAN — On Tuesday, May 5, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed executive order 2009-22 (EO 22), which cuts nearly $350,000,000 out of the state’s fiscal year 2009 (ends Sept. 30) … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Voters in Arenac County went to the polls on Tuesday, May 5 to vote in various elections, including AuGres City Council, Tawas Area Schools District Board of Education, the … more

At the end of May, fire departments, hurting due to the shortage of funds available in a struggling economy, will have a chance to wrap their arms around approximately $210 million available to fire … more

AuGRES — The AuGres Christian Charities’ second annual CROP walk was held May 3, as walkers and runners from several AuGres area churches, along with community members at-large, gathered at St. … more

STANDISH — Besides acting as an outlet for information and direction in a community, a chamber of commerce also seeks to boost tourism and promote an area and one way the Standish Area Chamber of … more

STANDISH — Firefighters in the Standish Area Fire Authority (SAFA) may begin to receive more intensive, realistic training in the near future if the department decides to pursue a live burn … more

ADAMS TOWNSHIP — Since the last time West-end Dairy, majority-owned by Dan Fisk, was reported on, the construction of its new milk parlor and adjoining structures has moved forward smoothly. … more