Taste of Au Gres held June 7
By Mandilee Hecht AU GRES — Locals waited in line last week to sample a variety of Au Gres specialities at an annual event held… Login to continue reading Login…
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Weekly Fishing Report
Southeast Lower Peninsula Lake Erie: After heavy east winds, the water was murky, and the walleye were scattered and deep. Crawler harnesses were still having… Login to continue reading Login…
Dean’s List
Alma College released the Dean’s List for students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2023 Winter Term. Ericka Bigham of Sterling. Laiken Ex of… Login to continue reading Login…
Folks rolling along Michigan roads may notice some strange-looking forestry: Stands where some red pines have been cut and others remain, but have their tops… Login to continue reading Login…
The bird is the word
The Kirtland’s warbler The tiny, gray-and-yellow bird known as the Kirtland’s warbler is a lot of things. First, it’s extremely rare, with only a few… Login to continue reading Login…
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Rhett Yocum kicks off Standish concert series
By Mandilee Hecht STANDISH—The Standish Historic Depot Summer Concert Series kicked off its first week of music Thursday, June 22 with a performance by the… Login to continue reading Login…
ACE group provides ‘taste’ of Au Gres
989-387-9295 AU GRES — On Wednesday, June 7, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. residents eager to sample an array of Au Gres specialties ranging from pizza, wings, kabobs, and bratwurst to baked goods and ice cream can attend Au Gres’ signature food tasting event, a Taste of Au Gres.
Arenac County honors Memorial Day
The following Memorial Day activities are set this Sunday, May 28: Au Gres Annual Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Au Gres, 1 p.m. The procession will begin at US-23 and Water Street in Au Gres and end at the Au Gres-Sims School. Those interested in participating in the line-up can get more information or enter by calling 989-329-7444. The top three floats will receive cash prizes: first place, $50; second place, $25; and third place, $15.
Nature walk
The annual Saginaw Bay Nature Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish, will host its third nature walk Wednesday, May 24. The event is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to the McLean Nature Preserve, located at 2199 N. Flajole Road in Rhodes. The free tour begins at 4 p.m. and will have attendees exploring the preserve's picturesque trails and the region's vibrant flora and fauna. The preserve is north of Erickson Road in Garfield Township. The 'Wildflower Walk' will be led by Jim McLean and will offer an opportunity to witness the beauty of wildflowers in full bloom, observe a variety of bird species, spot turtles, and savor the views of the north branch of the Kawkawlin River.
Community giving
ACF invests in the future of Arena County The Arenac Community Fund held a reception May 17 to celebrate scholarship and grant recipients from the last year. The ACF Committee has three major fundraisers each year.