AU GRES — Resurfacing on US-23 in Au Gres began at the start of this week on Monday, April 17. The Michigan Department of Transportation, MDOT, announced a $6.5 million investment to resurface more than eight miles of US-23 between South Point Lookout Road and Dyer Road near the county line.
AGS Mobile blood drive Versiti, in conjunction with Au Gres-Sims High School National Honor Society, will be hosting a mobile blood drive at the school, 140 Court St. on Wednesday, May 17 from 10 a.m.
ARENAC COUNTY — During last month’s meeting of the Arenac VFW Post #3724 and Auxiliary, members discussed the upcoming Loyalty Day Parade in Standish. The auxiliary will be naming a Buddy Poppy Senior Princess and a Buddy Poppy Junior Princess for the 50th Loyalty Day Parade, slated for Saturday, April 29.
STANDISH — This year will mark five decades of Loyalty Day being celebrated in Standish. The 50th Annual Loyalty Day Parade has been set for Saturday, April 29 at noon.
Members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish were proud to volunteer during this year’s Saginaw Bay Nature Festival, where they sorted trees and shrubs at the annual Arenac Conservation District tree and shrub sale.
STANDISH — Catch the auction fever when the Northeast Michigan Arts Council opens the doors for its 38th annual auction Saturday, April 15 at the Northeast Art Center in Standish (corner of Grove Street Rd. and US-23). Auctioneer Richard Martin, of Chesaning, will call the event, which begins at 10 a.m. sharp.
989-387-9295 Over 100 pieces of student artwork that highlight nature from the Saginaw Bay region are currently on display for the 8th Annual Saginaw Bay Nature Festival, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish.
There is something to complain about in every season. In the winter we gripe about the snow, in summer it’s hot but it’s too hot, in the spring we have the rain, and the fall, well that’s over in a blink of an eye, isn’t it?
District Event was held at Standish-Sterling Jr./Sr. High School March 16–18. Charged Up, Presented by Haas Game Animation, is the name of the competition game for FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, for 2023.
DNR offers off-road accessibility chairs The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, DNR, is currently seeking sponsorship for its track chairs, which enable limited-mobility users to visit areas of state parks that conventional wheelchairs may not be able to access. The off-road, electronic chairs can easily handle trails, snow, sand and even up to 8 inches of water.