Updated April 30, 12:51 p.m. ARENAC COUNTY — A power outage was reported the morning of April 30 in Arenac County between Omer and Twining. more

Au GRES — A McLaren medical office is coming to Au Gres later this year at the American Pie property on US-23 and Water Street. more

STANDISH — The Standish Historical Depot will host its eighth annual dinner May 4 at the Standish VFW hall, trading out game dishes for the “bounty of the lakes.” more

Participants in the 42nd annual Loyalty Day Parade made their way through Standish Saturday, April 27. more

OMER — The US-23 bridge over the Rifle River will be shut down in 2014 while it is repaired, contrary to initial plans to keep a lane open each way. more

SIMS TWP. — The Sims Township board approved the purchase of new software for its water billing and tax rolls and payments April 16, but decided to hold off on purchasing new assessing software until a new assessor is hired. more

STANDISH —The 42nd annual Standish Loyalty Day Parade will make its way down M-61, from Airpark Drive to Standish Elementary School, this Saturday, April 27. more

ARENAC COUNTY — While the Arenac County drain office was in violation of the state soil erosion law as of an inspection in 2011, it has since corrected all but one of those issues, with only enforcement of the law itself within the county still outstanding. more

ARENAC TWP. — A pair of Arenac County Civil War veterans laid to rest in unmarked graves will finally be getting recognized in a ceremony May 18 at the Arenac Township cemetery. more

Au GRES — The Knoll View Golf Course will host the Arenac Community Fund’s 12th annual charity golf outing on May 17. more