O’Brien appointed to BABHA board

The Arenac County Board of Commissioners renewed the county medical examiner’s contract and appointed Carole O’Brien to the Bay Arenac Behavioral Health Authority board of directors at their regular meeting April 23.

Recycling event slated May 18

The Arenac Conservation District and Environment, Great Lakes Energy, EGLE, will host a tire and electronics recycling event at the conservation district on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m.

Writing a new chapter

Standish-Sterling added a chapter to the history books in 2023, claiming the Division 3 state title, their first in school history.

Panthers Baseball maintains perfect start

It’s safe to say the Standish-Sterling Baseball team has been living up to expectations just a few short weeks into the season.After a state semifinal appearance in 2023, the Panthers found themselves returning the brunt of their talent from last season, and have opened the year with a 9-0 record, including a weekend tournament victory at Beaverton High School April 20.The Panthers opened their Saturday slate with Beaverton High School, winning 9-6 in come-from-behind fashion to capture a spot in the title game.“Learning how to win and coming from behind in the last inning to beat Beaverton over the weekend showed that we are pretty tough as well,” Standish-Sterling Head Coach Ryan Raymond said.Heading into the bottom of the fourth, Standish-Sterling found themselves with a comfortable 5-0 lead, but an offensive explosion, powered by two hits and an error, allowed the Beavers to take a 6-5 lead.Quinten Leamon hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game up at six in the fifth.In the sixth, the Panthers broke the tie on a walk by Brock Barlett, giving themselves the 7-6 edge they’d never give back.“I can never expect any of my players to perform under pressure if they haven’t been put under pressure,” Raymond said.

Find the biggest tree in Michigan

Michiganders don’t need to wait until Earth Day (April 22) or Arbor Day (April 26) to get outside and hug a tree.ReLeaf Michigan, the only statewide tree planting and education non-profit organization in Michigan, is seeking entries for the 16th biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt.

81st District Court

Activity in the 81st Judicial District Court of Arenac County has resulted in the following:Delvonn Demaras Skinner, of Saginaw, for attempted trespassing: sentenced to one day in jail, one day to be served, 10 hours of community service and $385 FC.Anthony Shane Larkin, of Standish, for domestic violence: sentenced to 93 days in jail, 60 days credited, 33 days to be served and $945 FC.Elizabeth Barbara Fogg, of Saginaw, for attempted domestic violence: sentenced to two days in jail, one day credited, one day to be served, nine months’ probation and $865 FC.Kayla Merie Bullard, of Gladwin, for contempt – failure to pay and contempt – failure to appear: sentenced to four days in jail, two days credited, two days to be served and $1,379 FC.Brian David Radde, of Standish, for operating a motor vehicle while visibly impaired: sentenced to two days in jail, two days credited, 15 hours of community service and $1,490 FC.Kayla Merie Bullard, of Gladwin, for contempt – failure to pay and contempt – failure to appear: sentenced to four days in jail, two days credited, two days to be served and $1,693 FC.Michael James Revor Jr., of Linwood, for unlawful use of license plate and contempt of court: sentenced to $445 FC.Keith Andrew Glaser, of Burt, for assault or assault & battery: sentenced to 22 days in jail, one day credited, 21 days to be served, six months’ probation and $1,067 FC.Spyder William Sayers, of Ann Arbor, for operating a motor vehicle while visibly impaired, attempted assault/resist/obstruction and control substance – use of analogue: sentenced to 14 days in jail, two days credited, 12 days to be served, 12 months’ probation and $4,190 FC.Sean Alexander Bonham, of Midland, for larceny under $200: sentenced to two days in jail, one day credited, one day to be served and $395 FC.David Lee Schwerin, of Bentley, for transporting/possession of open intoxicant in motor vehicle and use of methamphetamine: sentenced to nine days in jail, five days credited, four to be served, 12 months’ probation and $1,905 FC.Floyd Eugene Latoski Jr., of Riverdale, for driving while unlicensed: sentenced to $445 FC.Michael Carlose George, of Toledo, OH, for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended/revoked/denied, no insurance under the insurance code and contempt of court: sentenced to 12 days in jail, 12 days credited and $1,235 FC.Jordan Allen Evans, of Canton, for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended/revoked/denied and contempt of court: sentenced to two days in jail, one day credited, one day to be served and $675 FC.Paul Gary Ferris, of Lapeer, for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended/revoked/denied: sentenced to four days in jail, four days to be served and $745 FC.