Au Gres happenings
Nine months ago, Allison Wiltse opened a shop in her hometown of Au Gres called Ali’s Naturally Unique Boutique along U.S 23.
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21st annual Depot Days this weekend
Weather forecasts are warm and free of precipitation for this weekend, when the Standish Historical Depot will host activities including amusement and horse-drawn wagon rides, food and merchandise vendors and a silent auction
Beneficent bikers
Members of the Masonic Lodge in West Branch and the Iron Bandogs Motorcycle Club organized a group ride Sunday to benefit the Rayola nonprofit organization.
Stakeholders plan library’s future in Prescott
Richland Township Supervisor Dale Bronson and Village of Prescott President Mark Janowski led a discussion Sept. 18 which included other trustees from the township and village as well as two representatives from the Ogemaw District Library. The group gathered to discuss the future of the Prescott Library, which was damaged beyond repair in a fire this past April.
Michigan legislature updates
Recent Michigan Legislature Adoptions and Votes
Senator Peters introduces bipartisan bills to bolster Great Lakes Fishery Research and Management
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, introduced two bipartisan bills to bolster Great Lakes fishery research and management efforts that are critical to both the Great Lakes ecosystem and Michigan’s robust fishing industry, according to a statement released by the Senator’s office Sept. 18.
New MDARD report warns of tariff impacts on food prices, agriculture industry
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) released a new report indicating that surging federal tariffs have increased food prices, reduced agriculture exports and generated uncertainty throughout Michigan’s food and agriculture industry.
Industry Opportunities
Michigan dairy businesses may apply for Dairy Business Builder Grants from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) now through September 30. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) joined the federal DBIA program in September 2022.
WPAS extends response time in superintendent inquiry
The Whittemore-Prescott Area School District has extended by 10 days its time to respond to information requests from the Herald-Independent relating to the sudden exit of the district’s former superintendent, Michael Ehinger, shortly before the beginning of the school year.
Art center designated historic, secures grant
The Northeast Michigan Art Council has secured a grant to repair the historic building which houses their art center in Standish. Parts of the roof in the rear vestibules of the building are in need of maintenance.