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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…

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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…

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$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…

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‘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…

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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…

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