Lip balm and tape measures

The drawer to the left of our kitchen stove is our useful drawer. Potholders and oven mitts dwell in the front. A 5.5” x 15” organizer tray holds things which we don’t use for cooking but are handy to have in the kitchen. After a while, it also holds a lot of things that get shoved there when we want to clear things off the counter.

2024 elk hunting season: Outcomes and highlights

With the wrap of Michigan’s 2024 elk season, hunters saw challenging conditions during Hunt Period 1 and improved outcomes in Hunt Period 2. More than 250 licenses were issued across both periods, and hunters harvested 180 elk in all.

Annual report highlights progress toward climate goals

Michigan continues to take bold steps to avert the worst impacts of climate change. The 2024 MI Healthy Climate Plan Report focuses on the past 12 months of new legislation, funding, initiatives, and more to build a cleaner, healthier, more prosperous future for all Michiganders.

Kick the cold this winter

Michigan’s frigid winter weather is here and with colder temperatures comes an increase in energy consumption.

The deadly threat of Fentanyl

Dr. David McGreaham, MD, spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish on Thursday, Jan. 9, on the Fentanyl death epidemic, including its causes and treatment.

Entertainment in Standish

There is no such thing as the winter blues in Standish, as a variety of events are held throughout the community year-round for area residents.

Out and About

The Iosco-Arenac District Library is hosting Community Connect Liaison Catherine Kelley, from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Mary Johnston Memorial Library in Standish.

Michigan Legislature

2024 House Bill 5659: Passed 26 to 12 in the Senate on Dec. 20, 2024

81st District Court

Activity in the 81st Judicial District Court of Arenac County has resulted in the following: