At the most recent Arenac County Veterans Affairs Coffee and Donuts monthly gathering, the committee gave Certificates of Appreciation to departing committee members in acknowledgment of their contributions to the committee.
The VFW and post #3724 will host its 52st Loyalty Day Parade on Saturday, April 26 in Standish and is inviting the community to participate. “Liberty Sweet Liberty” is the theme of this year’s parade, held the last Saturday in April.
Editors note: The following is a tribute to James Whitson, resident Santa Claus for Standish, and an active community member who passed away unexpectedly Feb. 24.
The Au Gres City Council held its regular meeting on March 4, at 7 p.m., led by Mayor Jon Sanford. Discussions focused on a potential housing development project, budget adjustments, and other city matters.
The Arenac County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at the county building. The meeting covered financial approvals, job qualifications, grant funding, and updates on ongoing projects.
The Standish community is mourning the loss of long-time resident, Jim Whitson, who passed away last week. Whitson served as Standish’s resident Santa Claus for many years. He was an active community member and local business owner. He passed away Feb. 24.
The state of Michigan announced Monday, March 3, that 32 projects, including projects in Arenac County, will share $3.6 million in funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program for efforts that address the prevention, detection, eradication and control of aquatic (water-based) and terrestrial (land-based) invasive species.
The Au Gres PTO is hosting a Snow Ball on Friday, March 7 from 6-8 p.m. All kindergarten through fifth grade families are invited to attend. The ball will be held in the AGS Elementary Gym and it is free to attend.
Medicare card scams are on the rise. During one calendar year, Medicare had over $100 billion in fraudulent claims, and the damage cost goes up when identity theft and stolen financial information are added in.
The Standish-Sterling Central Panthers swam at the ISC Conference Championships Feb. 28 - March 1.