County fair ends 2023 season
By Mandilee Hecht STANDISH – The Arenac County Fair wrapped up its 2023 season last weekend, after a week full of events that entertained residents of all ages. The fair…
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Au Gres business celebrates 75 years
By Mandilee Hecht AU GRES—A long-standing business in Au Gres recently celebrated a milestone. Bopp Busch Manufacturing, 545 E. Huron Road, celebrated its 75th Anniversary last Saturday, July 22 at…
Gibson Twp. survey aimed at park improvements
BAY COUNTY—The Gibson Township Board of Trustees, along with the Gibson Township Planning Commission and the Gibson Township Parks Committee, is looking for area residents’ input to make Gibson Township…
DNR offers cleanup tips for storm-damaged trees
High winds and heavy rain from storms in Lower Michigan have left some homeowners with injured trees or broken branches, which can be hazardous. Safety is an important concern when…
Woman receives jail time in connection with 2017 death
By Mandilee Hecht ARENAC COUNTY—A woman was given a jail sentence last week, six years after an accident in Arenac County claimed the life of a 23-year-old Midland man. Jillian…
County postpones event center project
By Mandilee Hecht ARENAC COUNTY—During the Arenac County Board of Commissioners meeting July 11, Commissioners agreed to postpone the Arenac County Event and Agricultural Center project until a new viable…
$12-million in firefighter grants available
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that Michigan communities with part-time, on-call or volunteer firefighters have two weeks remaining to apply for a grant to purchase fire equipment through the MI Fire…
‘All shook up’
By Mandilee Hecht Elvis performs in Standish STANDISH—A performance by the King took place in Standish July 13. The Elvis show, performed by Bryan Dixon, is one of the most…
County fair slates grandstand events
By Mandilee Hecht STANDISH—The Arenac County Fair started this week and runs through Saturday, July 22. Grandstand events this year will be the Twisted P Rodeo, 4-H/FFA livestock Sale, Demolition…
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Arenac Fireworks Festival
AU GRES—Au Gres played host to the annual Arenac Fireworks Festival on Saturday, July 1 at dusk at the City of Au Gres water tower. Donations provide the sole funding…