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The VFW and post #3724 will host its 51st Loyalty Day Parade on Saturday, April 27 in Standish and is inviting the community to participate.“We would like to take this time to personally invite you to participate in what we believe is the most important celebration our community has, the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States, and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom,” organizers said.“We hope each and every one of our community members will take the opportunity to participate in this event and join us as we celebrate our heros that allow us to be free.”Parade assembly will be held 11 a.m.

During the Standish City Council’s regular meeting last month, council discussed replacing the aging bar screen at the main wastewater lift station, with an estimated cost of $599,000.A wastewater bar screen is a screen that filters out large solid objects such as rags, plastic, paper, and metal from flowing water in a wastewater systemThe city faced a challenge as the sewer fund lacked sufficient funds for the project.

During a recent Arenac County Board of Commissioner’s meeting, Yvonne King of Arenac County 911 presented plans to expand the 911 center to meet growing needs, including considering the purchase of a larger building.King provided a quote of $13,785.50 from Radio North for a P25 Control Station interface with a Tall Control Station to an existing ModUcom communications console.

Over 6,500 voters from across the state cast ballots for the presidential primary during the first day of in-person early voting.According to poll book data provided by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office, 6,587 voters cast ballots at early voting sites throughout the state.

By Mandilee Hecht

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As residents and visitors enjoy Michigan’s winter recreational opportunities, Consumers Energy officials advise residents to use extreme caution when on or near the ice surrounding its generating and hydroelectric plants.Consumers Energy representatives said it has installed safety buoys, warning signs and has coordinated with local emergency officials to reduce the risk of accidents near its 13 dams on five Lower Peninsula rivers.“Conditions near dams can change rapidly, making ice thin and dangerous,” said Lisa Douglas, manager of emergency management and public safety for Consumers Energy.“Even with these measures, it is the responsibility of individuals visiting the sites to remain vigilant about potential dangers.”The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers the following ice safety tips:• Be aware of your surroundings at all times.