Nearly 100 parcels of DNR-land up for grabs

Nearly 100 parcels of DNR-managed land will soon available through several online auctions that have been scheduled in August and September.The properties, ranging in size from under an acre to 160 acres, are available in more than two dozen counties, including Arenac and Ogemaw counties.

Summer events in July

Arenac, Oscoda, and Ogemaw counties will host the following summer events for the remainder of July.July11: For the Bees with Beekeeper Mr.

Car show announces winners

The winners of the Standish Historical Depot’s Annual Vintage Car Show, held Saturday, July 6, have been announced.

The two towers

The decision to touch both water towers in West Branch came spontaneously when the big green one emerged suddenly into view.

A bird’s history and survival

On Thursday, July 18, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish heard a presentation on the history of the Kirtland’s Warbler and conservation projects undertaken to ensure its survival.Much of the information presented was taken from a book written by William Rapai of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, titled “The Kirtland’s Warbler—The story of a bird’s fight against extinction and the people who saved it.” In the absence of the author who could not attend due to a medical issue, a member of the club shared stories on apparently unconnected matters that have played a role in the warbler’s journey from its discovery in 1851 until today.

Weekly Fishing Report

Southeast Lower PeninsulaInner Saginaw Bay: Reports indicated that bigger walleye were moving out deeper as some anglers caught nice walleye northeast of the Spark Plug in 28 feet of water.

Aug. 6 Primary Election Candidate Profiles

Office sought: Whitney Township SupervisorParty affiliation: RepublicanIncumbent: NoAge: 60Educational and professional background:All of my post-secondary education occurred at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where I majored in chemistry.

Rotary News

On June 13, Ellen Charlebois addressed members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish at the gazebo in Pinconning County Park.

Pops in the Past Car Show

The annual Pops in the Past Car Show was held in Standish on Saturday, June 15 at the Arenac County Fairgrounds.The car show has hosted cruise-ins at Rita’s Twisty Freeze in Standish starting in June and will continue its 2024 dates until the end of August.Upcoming cruise-in dates at Rita’s Twisty Freeze, 3780 W.

VFW news

The next regular meetings of the Arenac VFW Post #3724 and Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday, July 18, with Post Commander Ron Van Horn and Auxiliary President Sandy Harrow, presiding at their respective Meetings.