Weekend of events slated at Standish Art Center
The Northeast Michigan Arts Council will host two family-friendly events on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Standish Art Center, 3233 Grove… Login to continue reading Login…
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Breakfast buffet open to the public The VFW Post 3724 and Auxiliary will host its next monthly all-you-can-eat Buffet Breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 12 from… Login to continue reading Login…
Notable poverty statistics
Poverty is a prevalent problem across the globe that might be affecting a neighbor, colleague, friend, or relative. Families live in poverty if they cannot afford the cost of a modest standard of living. Individuals living in poverty may have trouble putting food on the table, or they may be forced to skip other necessities, like going to the doctor. Statistics related to poverty might prove surprising, and hereâs a look at some notable numbers across the globe.
January hunting and trapping opportunities
The spring turkey application period is Jan. 1 â Feb. 1. You can buy an application for $5 online (mdnr-elicense.com), over the counter, or in the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app.
Scholarship fundraiser slated for 2025
By Mandilee Hechtmhecht@cherryroad.com Registration is currently open for a fundraiser to benefit the Arenac County Scholarship Fund, which will take place soon in Standish. The… Login to continue reading Login…
EMS providers expand education offerings
By Douglas P. Marsh dmarsh@cherryroad.com “Right about my 50th birthday I decided something was missing,” said Adam Beller, emergency medical services director for Mobile Medical… Login to continue reading Login…
Sterling Elementary youngsters give Christmas performance
By Mandilee Hechtmhecht@cherryroad.com Sterling Elementary held its annual Christmas Program on Thursday, Dec. 5 in the Standish-Sterling Community High School Auditorium. Eight classes in pre-k and kindergarten performed four to…
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Free books for kids From birth to their fifth birthday, all children in Arenac and Bay counties are entitled to receive a monthly, age-appropriate hardcover… Login to continue reading Login…
Food insecurity in the US
No one should go hungry in the richest nation on Earth It is an astonishingly large number: 5.3 billion. That’s how many meals were distributed… Login to continue reading Login…
What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays
Each year, Michiganders purchase millions of live Christmas trees. When the holidays are over though, many people wonder if there are beneficial uses for their… Login to continue reading Login…