Mandilee Hecht

Mandilee Hecht

Michigan updates invasive species list

More invasives to watch for Michigan’s invasive species watch list was recently updated to include two new species and remove another. Mountain pine beetle, a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Lumber and Soo Locks event set

STANDISH—The Northeast Art Center in Standish is preparing to hold two events spotlighting intriguing chapters of Michigan’s history: one centered around Michigan’s lumber industry, and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Local Authors event slated Aug. 24

By Mandilee Hecht AU GRES—The event, Native Americans in the Civil War, scheduled for Thursday, August 24 at 7 p.m., has been canceled due to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

At the Fair

The Ogemaw County Fair was last week, which meant I had a few long and busy days. I kept a journal for each day after… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Writers’ workshop returns

Save the date for Gateway to Writing After a several-year hiatus, Mid-Michigan Writers’ annual one-day program “Gateway to Writing” is back for its 16th season.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Camp Fish Tales selects honorary chairs

Camp Fish Tales in Pinconning has selected its honorary chairs for this year’s Annual Fish Races, set for Thursday, Sept. 7. Tom and Ginger Marx… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

SSC swimmers take Pentathlon top spots

The Standish-Sterling Swimming and Diving Team is officially back in action. The Lady Panthers swam in the Pentathlon at John Glenn High School Pool in Bay… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Library board address services, management switch

By Mandilee Hecht During the Iosco-Arenac District Library’s Board of Trustees regular meeting Aug. 10, Library Director Jenn Donner presented several updates, including discussions with… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close