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United States Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech at Vantage Plastics in Bay City on Friday, March 14, following a tour of the plastic manufacturing facility. Vantage has locations at 1415 West Cedar St. in Standish, and 4675 Wilder Road, Bay City.
The VFW and post #3724 will host its 52nd Loyalty Day Parade on Saturday, April 26 in Standish. “Liberty Sweet Liberty” is the theme of the 2025 parade. Organizers are inviting anyone interested in the procession to sign up as soon as possible. All community members, clubs, organizations, churches, and businesses are welcome. Cash prizes will be awarded for commercial and non-commercial floats.
The Au Gres PTO is hosting a Snow Ball on Friday, March 7 from 6-8 p.m. All kindergarten through fifth grade families are invited to attend. The ball will be held in the AGS Elementary Gym and it is free to attend.
The Arenac County Funds Committee has announced the results of its 14th Annual Trivia Challenge. Event Chairman Ronda Switek reported the fundraiser netted $9,921, which is earmarked for the ACF Scholarship Fund held at the Bay Area Community Foundation.
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 9, when clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. This change is expected to bring longer daylight hours in the evening.
An annual scholarship fundraiser has raised close to $10,000 for Arenac County high school graduates.
The Arenac Choraleers are holding rehearsals every Monday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., in the choir room at Standish-Sterling Central High School, in preparation for their spring concert on May 3 in Standish.
The City of Au Gres will host its organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 4 at 4 p.m. Regular Board of Review meetings will be held Monday, March 10 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Tuesday, March 11 from 3 - 9 p.m.
Josette Rang celebrated a milestone Feb. 15. She has worked as a dental assistant for 25 years at the practice of Dr. Andrew Dwan, DDS.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that Michigan has joined the U.S. Department of Justice, 37 other states, and Puerto Rico in settling kickback allegations against Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., a subsidiary owned by pharmaceutical company Pfizer.