The WELL hosts backpack giveaway
The WELL Outreach hosted an Arenac County Back to School backpack giveaway at Sunrise Community Resource Center Aug. 15.
Final nights of concerts
Free summer concerts in Arenac County concluded last week.
When to begin
Michigan’s Public Act 451 purports to require school to begin after Labor Day. Most Michigan schools do not.
Forgotten Eagles depart from Standish for Freedom Ride
Members of the Forgotten Eagles of Michigan gathered and held a small service at the Arenac County Veterans Memorial on Grove Street Aug. 9.
Sale to benefit animal rescue
The Association to Rescue Kritters (A.R.K.) is holding its annual garage sale at the Denton Township Hall, 2563 S. Gladwin Rd. in Prudenville, Friday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Arenac County Road Commission hosts East Central District meeting in West Branch
The Arenac County Road Commission hosted representatives almost a dozen total county road commissions at a district meeting held at Buck’s Hideaway in West Branch last Thursday.
Season opens for Panthers swim & dive
The Standish-Sterling Central swimming and diving team opened the season with a pentathlon Aug. 21 at John Glenn High School in Bay City. Swimmers participated in five events to earn a combined total score.
Letter: Coalition opposes sale of dams
Deep concern regarding Consumers Energy’s plan to sell its 13 hydropower projects.
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Events and happenings in Arenac, Ogemaw and Oscoda counties
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