Water quality in the western Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay watersheds is getting a major boost: a $4 million initiative aimed at advancing wetland restoration and reducing harmful algal blooms in the two regions.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Ducks Unlimited are partnering on the project, through the Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay Wetland Conservation Program with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Winter arrives with fanfare as the holidays and New Year’s Eve all take place within days of the first day of the season.
Standish-Sterling is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month.“In another year full of challenges for public education, our school board members persevered through the adversity of 2023 to provide the best possible education for our students,” said Superintendent Darren Kroczaleski.
AU GRES—A grant of $4,662 awarded to the City of Au Gres will allow for upgrades to Riverside Park’s splashpad.
The Northeast Michigan Arts Council is seeking entries for its 32nd Annual Quilt Show, slated for Saturday and Sunday, Jan.
AU GRES—The spirit of Christmas came alive in the Au Gres on Sunday, Dec.
AU GRES—The Au Gres-Sims School District received a donation of $500 from the Jerky Outlet, 5353 M-61 in Standish on Tuesday, Nov.
Recent activity in the 81st Judicial District Court in Arenac County has resulted in the following:Vickie Marie Chambers, of Bay City, for contempt of court: sentenced to eight days in jail, eight days credited and $184 FC.Jeremy Derek Rodzos, of Macomb, for operating a motor vehicle while visibly impaired: sentenced to four days in jail, one days credited, three days to be served and $1,530 FC.Ivan Nelse Bergstrom, of Brimley, for disorderly person – drunk: sentenced to five days in jail, one day credited, four days to be served, $600 FC and 15 hours community service.Mollie Sue Hensley, of Prescott, for failure to report an accident: sentenced to one day in jail, $1,075 FC and 15 hours community service.Darren James Beyett, of Bay City, for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended/revoked/denied: sentenced to two days in jail and $485 FC.Criselda Schultz, of Au Gres, for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended/revoked/denied: sentenced to two days in jail and $485 FC.Shana Marie Turner, of Au Gres, for operating a motor vehicle while visibly impaired: sentenced to 25 days in jail, one day credited, 24 days to be served, $2,320 FC and 24 months’ probation.Caylyn Marsel Emanual, of Farmington, for contempt of court: sentenced to $150 FC.
AU GRES—Arenac Community Funds will hold its 20th Annual Holiday Auction at Ali’s Up North in Au Gres, 110 E.