Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking has taken place on an events center being constructed at the Arenac County Fairgrounds.
Douglas P. Marsh
Getting the band back together
Live musical performances are a very special variety of social gathering.
Democracy against corruption
Michigan consistently has ranked at or near the bottom in government transparency and accountability. Two policy reforms would go a long way.
NEMIHFI hosts food systems information sharing event
The Northeast Michigan Healthy Food Initiative hosted an information sharing event at The Well in Standish Wednesday, May 7. The purpose of the session was to explore strengths and weaknesses of Northeast Michigan’s regional food system.
Cedar Street Laundry: new owners take over at Whitney’s Laundromat
Nate Bladecki and Marlee Walker have bought the laundromat in Standish
Standish City Council earmarks funds for mosquito spraying
“Spend the money,” said Jeff Link, mayor pro-tem.
Standish-Sterling High School Future Farmers drive tractors to school
“The event went great, with about 16 tractors,” said Ryan Stokoszynski, Future Farmers of America Advisor.
High winds cause downed lines and multiple wildfires
On April 29 high winds downed limbs across electrical supply lines and caused multiple wildfires throughout the northeastern Michigan region.
A run for the trees
Half an hour was not a winning time in last week’s Happy Little Trees 5K race but it was good enough to place in the top 15% of finishers who had reported results as of Monday morning. Late reports are likely to be added—28% more results were submitted in 2024.
Local author reads for Sterling Elementary students
Barbara Raymond read her new book for Sterling Elementary kindergarten and young-five students