The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Oakland County Health Division have confirmed an adult case of measles in Oakland County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan this year and the first case since July 2024.
On March 10, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the growing impact of state scholarship programs in making earning a skill certificate and college degree more accessible and affordable for Michigan students and families—opening more pathways to good paying jobs. This spring, nearly 60,000 students are receiving the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, saving Michigan families $252.3 million in tuition costs statewide.
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit as part of a coalition of 20 attorney generals, against President Donald Trump and numerous federal agencies for conducting illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees.
An ice storm last weekend led to power outages for almost one million people across the northern midwest
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has determined that no Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for a proposed drinking water project in Standish Township.
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.