Rep. Hoadley offers solutions for state-owned property in Arenac County
State Rep. Mike Hoadley recently reintroduced legislation to transfer state-owned property in Arenac County owned by the state of Michigan to a bidder at fair market value.
Mandilee Hecht
Rep. Hoadley sworn into office
Rep. Hoadley was joined for the swearing in ceremony by (from right) his wife, Mary, and daughter Natalie.
AGS honors school board members for annual recognition month
Au Gres-Sims School District is among 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month.
Michigan implements cage-free egg law
Effective Jan. 1, Michigan’s ‘Cage Free Law’ has been in effect.
MSU to host Artisan Cheese Workshop
Michigan State University Extension will soon host an Artisan Cheese Workshop. Participants will learn from professionals how to make, age, and savor handmade artisan cheese.
AARP Michigan accepting grant applicants
AARP Michigan is inviting local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, at 5 p.m.
Maternity unit welcomes 500th baby
The Maternity Unit at MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch celebrated its 500th birth on December 31. Baby girl Aurora Jean was born on the last day of the year at 10:43 p.m., weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces, and 19 inches long. Proud parents are Alexis Madigan and Jason Moore of Standish. Aurora is the couple’s second child, joining brother Jason in the family of four.
Out and About
The Knights of Columbus #7717 will host its annual Free Throw Contest on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 12 p.m. at the Au Gres-Sims gymnasium.
The deadly threat of Fentanyl
Dr. David McGreaham, MD, spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish on Thursday, Jan. 9, on the Fentanyl death epidemic, including its causes and treatment.
Academic Achievement
Zeke Dubiel of Sterling was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for Fall 2024. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Cedarville University is a Baptist institution in southwest Ohio.