On March 10, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the growing impact of state scholarship programs in making earning a skill certificate and college degree more accessible and affordable for Michigan students and families—opening more pathways to good paying jobs. This spring, nearly 60,000 students are receiving the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, saving Michigan families $252.3 million in tuition costs statewide.
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit as part of a coalition of 20 attorney generals, against President Donald Trump and numerous federal agencies for conducting illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees.
The VFW Post 3724 and Auxiliary will host its next monthly all-you-can-eat Buffet Breakfast on Sunday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Arenac County Veterans Club, 3221 M-76 in Standish. The events are held the second Sunday of every month. and are open to the public.
Taxpayers have less than a month to file their state individual income tax return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).
During the March 13 Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish meeting, Harold Woolhiser, Chairman of the Arenac County Board of Commissioners, delivered an update on the continuing effort to upgrade facilities at the Arenac County Fairgrounds in Standish.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has determined that no Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for a proposed drinking water project in Standish Township.
United States Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech at Vantage Plastics in Bay City on Friday, March 14, following a tour of the plastic manufacturing facility. Vantage has locations at 1415 West Cedar St. in Standish, and 4675 Wilder Road, Bay City.
For the first time in more than 100 years, cougar cubs have been discovered living in the Michigan wild.
The VFW and post #3724 will host its 52nd Loyalty Day Parade on Saturday, April 26 in Standish. “Liberty Sweet Liberty” is the theme of the 2025 parade. Organizers are inviting anyone interested in the procession to sign up as soon as possible. All community members, clubs, organizations, churches, and businesses are welcome. Cash prizes will be awarded for commercial and non-commercial floats.
As we get deeper into March, I am pleased to see the snow receding and I am enjoying the gentler weather. Even so, I was happy to see a few days of freezing temperatures at the end of last week. Spring may be the season for deep housecleaning, but there is one chore which is easier to do when it’s very cold.