Au GRES — The Au Gres City Council approved the treatment of ash trees within city lines to prevent them from succumbing to the emerald ash borer during its meeting June 4. more

ARENAC COUNTY — The Arenac County Board of Commissioners decided to hold off a decision on the county’s proposed soil erosion ordinance until its June 18 meeting following a public hearing Tuesday, June 4. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Ponding caused by heavy rainstorms in May have slowed down planting in some areas and is hurting crops elsewhere. more

TWINING — The 15 students in Arenac Eastern’s class of 2013 graduated June 2 amidst smiles, tears, and strong emotions. The tight-knit group were reminded by faculty that they would always have each other to rely on as their life journeys continue. more

Au GRES — The Au Gres-Sims seniors held their graduation ceremony May 31, taking the opportunity to say goodbye to their follow classmates one last time. more

HORTON TWP. — The community is gathering to raise money for an injured Moffatt Township firefighter. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Arenac County school districts, as well as Pinconning Area Schools, received a combined total of $223,857 from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s latest 2-percent grant distribution May 30. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Money for roads, and other infrastructure projects dominated the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s spring 2-percent grant distributions to municipal entities May 30. more

ARENAC COUNTY —Thunderstorms the night of Tuesday, May 28 brought sudden heavy rainfall to Arenac County and caused several roads to be washed out. more

STANDISH — The Standish Historical Depot and its controlling agency, the Arenac County Heritage Route Authority, received a $17,500 grant two weeks ago from the Central Michigan District Health Department to develop a rail trail plan. more