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 Au Gres City Council held its regular meeting on March 4, at 7 p.m., led by Mayor Jon Sanford. Discussions focused on a potential housing development project, budget adjustments, and other city matters.
The Arenac County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at the county building. The meeting covered financial approvals, job qualifications, grant funding, and updates on ongoing projects.
Schools in Standish, Au Gres and Whittemore were all affected by both phone and internet service interruptions last week
The state of Michigan announced Monday, March 3, that 32 projects, including projects in Arenac County, will share $3.6 million in funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program for efforts that address the prevention, detection, eradication and control of aquatic (water-based) and terrestrial (land-based) invasive species.
Road commissions applied weight restrictions in Arenac, Ogemaw and Oscoda counties this week, among others.
Medicare card scams are on the rise. During one calendar year, Medicare had over $100 billion in fraudulent claims, and the damage cost goes up when identity theft and stolen financial information are added in.
Michigan’s frigid winter has left its mark and for senior customers who may have seen a seasonal increase in their bills this winter, Consumers Energy stands ready to assist by connecting those age 65 and older with energy saving strategies and payment resources to help them pay their heating costs.
State Rep. Mike Hoadley, of Au Gres, this week supported a bipartisan agreement that protects Michigan’s tip credit and establishes what he referred to as “commonsense paid sick leave policies” that work for both job providers and their hardworking employees.
The Arenac County Board of Commissioners addressed issues including budget adjustments, infrastructure projects, and updates on public services, during its Meeting of the Whole and regular meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 11.