Car club hosts annual cruise and car show
August 3, 2022
AU GRES - The Au Gres Cruiser's Car Club held its 28th Annual Rock and Roll Weekend on July 30 and 31. A 13-mile cruise along Lake Huron's shoreline was followed by live entertainment, muffler raps, contests, concessions, and a beer tent. Visitors and participants...
SSC schools add new kitchen, better security
August 3, 2022
STANDISH-STERLING – Staff, and students at Standish-Sterling Community Schools can look forward to repaved parking lots, a renovated kitchen, roof repairs, and increased security as the new school year begins. Teachers return to school for the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 16, and students...
Au Gres Bark Park now open
August 3, 2022
AU GRES – A new dog park in Au Gres is now open to all local canines and their owners. Kristin's Bark Park, located in the Au Gres Riverfront Campground, was dedicated on Wednesday, July 20. Kristin Edmonds, a former Au Gres resident who died...
State website launches resources for teens
August 3, 2022
Michigan.gov has launched several online wellness programs aimed at teenagers aged 14 to 17. As part of Michigan.gov's commitment to assisting teenagers and young adults in maintaining mental wellness as they deal with life changes in a post-pandemic world, online support groups, webinars, and other...
Au Gres River boating access site to close
August 3, 2022
People who use the Au Gres River Mouth Boating Access Site in Arenac County to get onto Lake Huron will need to use other access points starting Monday, Aug. 8 – but for a good reason. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will launch improvements...
Art camp open house slated in Standish
July 27, 2022
STANDISH - The Northeast Michigan Arts Council will host its art camp open house showcase at the Northeast Art Center, located at the corner of Grove Road and US-23 in Standish, on Friday, July 29 at 12:30 p.m. The student showcase will include one and...

Resident earns meritorious sports honor
August 3, 2022
MIDLAND - USA Softball of Michigan has announced The Class of 2022 Hall of Fame inductees, including an Au Gres resident who will receive an award for Meritorious Service. Mike De Leo of Au Gres, will be among those honored at the induction ceremony on...

Youth baseball team wins world series
July 27, 2022
GARDEN CITY - On the weekend of July 15 - 17, the Tri-Village All-Star "B" Team won the North Zone Pinto World Series Championship in Garden City, Michigan. The youth baseball team comprises Standish, Pinconning, Linwood, and Estey members. Coaches Katie Stratton, Tim McQuire, Craig...
Hall of fame inductees announced
July 27, 2022
STANDISH-STERLING - The Standish-Sterling Sports Hall of Fame has announced the Class of 2022 inductees. Honorees will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during halftime of Friday's home football game between SSC and Hemlock on Sept. 16. Adam Gulvas, Kent Kraatz, Casey Potts, Matt...
A (sometimes razor-thin) fine line
Mandilee Hecht | August 2, 2022
I stumbled on an article recently about the fine line between love and hate in marriages and relationships. I always thought the phrase, “a fine line between love and hate” to be so interesting. How can two things be so polar opposite, yet separated by...
Piecing lives together
July 27, 2022
I was flipping through the archived papers from the past two years and noticed a lot of stories about quilts. While I would never deny my bias for quilters, I am not making up stories from whole cloth. There would not be so many stories...
Out and About
August 3, 2022
Health and Wellness The Sterling Area Health Center will host a Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Deep River Township Hall, 525 E. State St. in Sterling. The event will include vendors, giveaways, face painting, a...
Credit union welcomes Roland Stewart
August 3, 2022
STANDISH - North Central Area Credit Union, NCACU, has announced Roland “Ray” Stewart as its new Financial Advisor for NCACU Investment Services, a division of the credit union providing investment, retirement and financial planning services to members through CUSO Financial Services. In his position, Stewart...
Out and About
July 27, 2022
Music for Kids The Iosco-Arenac District Library will host Music for Kids featuring Will Parker Thursday, July 28. The event, suited for all ages, will be held at the Au Gres Community Library at 10:30 a.m. and the Northeast Art Center at 2 p.m. Parker,...
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M-33 culvert replacement in Ogemaw County starts July 19July 13, 2022
GAYLORD — The Michigan Department of Transportation will replace a culvert beneath M-33 south of Greenwood Road in Ogemaw County. Alger is the closest city. The start date, which is weather dependent, is Tuesday, July 19. The estimated end date is Thursday, July 21. This...
Time to host an exchange student
Expand the horizons of your family and theirsJune 28, 2022
The return of international air travel following the lifting of pandemic restrictions means international students are again participating in student exchange programs. That means host families in the U.S. are needed. Vickie Alexander of Roscommon first became involved with International Student Exchange as a host...

Wallace Charles Dewald
Died August 3, 2022August 9, 2022
Wallace Charles Dewald, age 82, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at MediLodge of Clare, Clare, Michigan. Wallace was born on August 4, 1939, in Turner, Michigan, the son of John and Elizabeth (Dorn) Dewald. Wallace graduated from Arenac Eastern High...

Michael Charles Hering (Mike)
Died July 29, 2022August 2, 2022
Michael Charles Hering (Mike), age 55, of Grand Blanc, MI, passed away on July 29, 2022. Mike is survived by the love of his life, Tina, and his two greatest accomplishments, Chaz and Tess. He loved his wife and kids beyond measure. He was the...

Bessie E. Houghteling
Died July 31, 2022August 2, 2022
Bessie Etta Houghteling, age 99, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was born on July 9, 1923, to the late Ned and Iva (Graves) Frances in Bentley, Michigan. Bessie married Irwin Houghteling August 23, 1941. Irwin passed away on January 1, 2003. Following...

Lorraine May (Vincent) Gibson
Died July 31, 2022August 2, 2022
Lorraine May (Vincent) Gibson, age 91, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region West Branch Emergency Department. She was born on July 7, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to Merald and Rouie (Gillies) Vincent. Lorraine married George “Bill” William Gibson on May...

Nancy Helen Ehinger
Died July 29, 2022August 1, 2022
Nancy Helen Ehinger, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and creative artist, passed away peacefully three weeks before her 88th birthday on Friday, July 29, 2022. She was able to remain at the home she loved in West Branch, surrounded by her family, who gathered at her...