Jammin’ through the summer
Last week the Rivermen put on a show at the Standish Historical Depot and The Rough and Tumble rocked the pavilion at Au Gres City Park.
Drawing results for 2025 bear and elk hunts now available
More than 6,500 hunters have been selected in the annual drawing for Michigan’s popular bear and elk hunts.
Herd & Hunter
Join us for the next Herd & Hunter: Bovine TB Connections meeting Tuesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Hole-in-one
Steve Cummings had a hole-in-one June 20, witnessed by Lisa Wright and Dave Hesth. It was a 110 yard par 3, scored on hole #11, using a 45° wedge.
Rep. Hoadley leads House in authorizing sale of Standish Prison
State Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) led the Michigan House Wednesday, June 11, in passing a measure allowing for the sale of the property currently owned by the state and maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) in Standish. The former prison has been closed since 2009, but MDOC still oversees and maintains the facility and grounds.
Superhero September
Tracy Wilson presented the “Superhero September 2025” program, a project to raise funds to support Children’s Advocacy Centers in Michigan for members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish June 12.
Petition Michigan
Multiple petition drives gearing up in the Mitten
Veterans observe Flag Day
The Arenac County Veterans Club held their annual Flag Day ceremony at the club in Standish Saturday, June 14.
Au Gres-Sims School District honors elementary principal
Superintendent Chris Ming presented Au Gres-Sims Elementary School Principal Chad Zeien with a commemorative clock at the district board of education meeting June 16.
‘Pops in the Past’ car show visits Standish
‘Pops in the Past’ returned to Standish this year, exhibiting vehicles downtown