The Maternity Unit at MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch celebrated its 500th birth on December 31. Baby girl Aurora Jean was born on the last day of the year at 10:43 p.m., weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces, and 19 inches long. Proud parents are Alexis Madigan and Jason Moore of Standish. Aurora is the couple’s second child, joining brother Jason in the family of four.
The Knights of Columbus #7717 will host its annual Free Throw Contest on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 12 p.m. at the Au Gres-Sims gymnasium.
The first Saturday night of 2025 at Skate Place brought out the youth. Holiday visitors had said their farewells and travelers had returned home. Classes were to resume that Monday.
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.
Zeke Dubiel of Sterling was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for Fall 2024. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Cedarville University is a Baptist institution in southwest Ohio.
Activity in the 81st Judicial District Court of Arenac County has resulted in the following:
The Standish-Sterling Central Boys co-ed team swam against Ogemaw on Jan. 7, taking a close loss to the Falcons of 65-83.
2024 Senate Bill 1001/Public Act 171: Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Dec. 17, 2024
Last week, Rep. Jack Bergman’s bill, “Gerald’s Law,” was officially signed into law as a part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, closing a loophole that denies certain terminally ill veterans their VA burial allowance if they do not pass away at a VA facility.
By Mandilee Hechtmhecht@cherryroad.com The Iosco-Arenac District Library is holding a Surplus Sale…