Attention all authors
The Iosco-Arenac District Library is seeking local authors interested in participating in its author fair
Mandilee Hecht
Cabin Fever
Next month, I’ll be heading to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for eight days with my husband, my brother and sister-in-law, and our 4-year-old nephew. That sentence alone might make some people break out in hives. One cabin, four people, and one preschooler. Eight days. No refunds.
Gary Daniels named Conservationist of the Year
Gary Daniels, of Au Gres Township, has been named the 2025 Arenac County Conservationist of the Year by the Arenac Conservation District. A lifelong resident of the area, he has spent the past several years transforming his 40-acre property into a thriving habitat for wildlife, earning him this prestigious recognition.
MSU Extension to host virtual webinars
Michigan State University Extension will host the following online webinars:
Out and About
The Arenac Conservation District is in the midst of its annual tree sale. Supplies are limited. Visit arenacconservationdistrict.com to see what trees are available, or shop in person on pickup day.
Search warrant in Alger leads to arrest and drug seizure
ALGER—A 58-year-old man was arrested and illegal narcotics were seized after STING Narcotics detectives served a search warrant at a home on Cedar Street in Alger in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 27.
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Have a downed tree due to ice or wind?
Ice storms in northern Michigan and heavy thunderstorms that roared across the southern part of the state have left many trees downed and broken.
Arenac VFW Post #3724 and Auxiliary news
The Arenac VFW Post #3724 and Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Among other things, the Post and Auxiliary will discuss the Loyalty Day Parade, which will take place in Standish at 12 p.m. on April 26. Parade line up will be on Industrial Park Road at 11 a.m.
Community foundation announces annual Give Local Bay
The Bay Area Community Foundation (BACF) has announced the 11th annual Give Local Bay (GLB) presented by LiUNA Local 1098, a 24-hour fundraising event on Tuesday, May 6, benefiting over 50 nonprofits in Bay and Arenac Counties.