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.
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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?
Support the food pantry…
Jump start your holiday shopping at the annual Christmas Bazaar & Cookie Walk, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at The Cheese House in Pinconning.
West Branch City Council approves agreement between local police and ICE
The city council for the City of West Branch unanimously approved an agreement between the West Branch Police Department and the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department at their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 20.
Michigan author shares true crime tales
Michigan author Tobin Buhk spoke about his works related to true crime and forensic pathology at the Northeast Art Center in Standish Oct. 15.
Owners of new exotic pet store in Standish meet with local Rotarians
Buck Albritton and his fiancée DeNae spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish Oct. 16 about a new business they call B & T Tales and Scales Exotic Pet Store.
Throngs turn out for Halloween in the Park
Campers, kids and visitors of all ages packed Au Gres Riverfront Park and Campground for the annual Halloween in the Park event Saturday, Oct. 18.
Michigan Legislature updates
2025 House Bill 4161-Public Act 14: Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 1, 2025
Hunters Feeding Michigan helping those in need, with new record for donated venison
Hunters Feeding Michigan — a Michigan Department of Natural Resources program connecting donors, wild game processors and charities to help feed those in need — processed 140,000 pounds of donated venison during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30.
October is Michigan Agritourism Month
LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities and provides an opportunity to celebrate Michigan’s thriving food and agriculture industry.