A ministry comes full circle
St. Paul Lutheran Church–Au Gres will complete its ministry at the end of this year. After years of belt-tightening, the congregation has decided to close its doors.
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FEMA denies the State of Michigan’s appeal for more federal aid following devastating ice storm
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has rejected the State of Michigan’s appeal for multiple federal disaster aid programs requested in response to the historic March 2025 ice storm that caused widespread damage across northern Michigan.
Local wins Ray Kroc Award
Amanda Delgado, General Manager of the Standish McDonald’s, has won the Ray Kroc Award.
Happy Halloween!
Friday, Oct. 31 Trick or Treat 5–8 p.m. in Au Gres and Standish. Trunk or Treat 5–7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 206 Court… Login to continue reading Login…
Conference on farm labor and Michigan agriculture next week
In the face of a critical shortage of farm labor and ongoing efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, Michigan State University will host the third annual farm labor conference on Nov. 5
Tax archives on the move
The State of Michigan stopped by with their truck and they took 100 years of tax rolls with them to store at the state archives Oct. 23.
Did you miss the first kids’ coat give-away?
Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, will be the last day this year for Arenac County’s Coats For Kids distribution at the Northeast Art Center, located at the corner of Grove Road and US-23, ½ mile north of the Standish traffic light.
Talk fish, trails and cultural resources at DNR’s November public meetings
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities.
MDOT roadside parks set to close for season
Most roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closed for the season on Friday, Oct. 31.
It’s Firewood Month
Most people don’t spend much time thinking about firewood. If it’s split and dry, it’s good to go, right?