AGS comes up short

AU GRES – The Au Gres-Sims boys basketball team lost in a home contest against Alcona on Dec.

Panthers down Cavs

STANDISH – The Standish-Sterling boys basketball team beat Carrollton in a home game on Dec.

How to prepare for winter storms

Winter arrives with fanfare as the holidays and New Year’s Eve all take place within days of the first day of the season.

DNR to invest $4 million in water quality

Water quality in the western Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay watersheds is getting a major boost: a $4 million initiative aimed at advancing wetland restoration and reducing harmful algal blooms in the two regions.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Ducks Unlimited are partnering on the project, through the Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay Wetland Conservation Program with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Grants available for AGS students

Current and past graduates of Au Gres-Sims High School are eligible for multi-year scholarships to fund most or many costs directly associated with obtaining a degree or certificate from Delta College in University Center, Michigan (Bay County).

Out and About

The Sterling Sportsmen’s Association is hosting its 2024 gun raffle beginning Saturday, Jan.

Holiday tips

• Commit to spending one or two unscheduled nights per week during holiday break, just hanging out with your kids.

Panthers win season opener

ALCONA — The Standish-Sterling Central boys basketball team beat Alcona 68-39 in an away contest on Dec.