Rep. Hoadley to lead House Economic Competitiveness Committee

On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Michigan House of Representatives and Speaker Matt Hall announced that State Representative Mike Hoadley will Chair the Michigan House Economic Competitiveness Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

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2025 Senate Resolution 1: Adopted in the Senate on Jan. 8, 2025

Tinkering around the edges

My new year’s resolution this year is to do better, regardless of conditions. This is not as straightforward as dropping a few pounds. It will be tricky to track and the math will be fuzzy.

Arenac County Commissioners address policies and projects

During the Arenac County Board of Commissioners Meeting of the Whole and regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, Treasurer Julie Hazeltine reported some operational changes, including the elimination of annual document binding, thanks to modern electronic archiving systems. These measures are projected to save money and support essential software upgrades, she said.

Out and About

The Arenac Choraleers will hold weekly rehearsals on Mondays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 27 in the choir room at Standish-Sterling Central High School, in preparation for their spring concert slated for May 3, in Standish.

Indian tribe awards nearly $800,000 to Arenac County

During the Fall session of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan’s two percent distribution ceremony, the tribe distributed $1,051,302.29 to the community, including 14 municipalities in Arenac County, the Standish Area Fire Authority; Sterling Area Fire Department; Twining, Mason, Turner Fire Department; Au Gres-Sims School District, and the Standish-Sterling School District.

A beginner’s guide to CBD, CBN and THC

A growing number of consumers are turning to products derived from cannabis plants to treat an array of conditions. Formulations include gummies and other edibles, tinctures, vapes, and even beverages.