Chamber invites Standish community for coffee
The Standish Area Chamber of Commerce held its Coffee Hour event on Thursday, March 6 at the Standish Historical Depot and Welcome Center.
Individual tax returns due April 15
Taxpayers have less than a month to file their state individual income tax return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).
Check for a permit, watch the wind if you plan to burn
Though it’s warmer out and everyone is eager to clean up the yard, please call or go online to check for a permit before you start burning yard debris.
MDHHS: First measles case in the state confirmed
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Oakland County Health Division have confirmed an adult case of measles in Oakland County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan this year and the first case since July 2024.
60,000 students enrolled in Michigan Achievement Scholarship
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.
Attorney generals file lawsuit against President Trump, agencies to stop federal mass firings
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.
Out and About
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.
Individual tax returns due April 15
Taxpayers have less than a month to file their state individual income tax return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).
Ice storm interrupts electrical services
An ice storm last weekend led to power outages for almost one million people across the northern midwest
Rotary News
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.