989-387-9295 AU GRES — On Wednesday, June 7, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. residents eager to sample an array of Au Gres specialties ranging from pizza, wings, kabobs, and bratwurst to baked goods and ice cream can attend Au Gres’ signature food tasting event, a Taste of Au Gres.
Events slated at Depot and Welcome Center 989-387-9295 STANDISH — The Standish Historical Depot and Welcome Center in Standish is set to host a multitude of events this summer, from community garage sales and farmers markets to summer concerts and a vintage car show. The 6th Annual Arenac County Community Garage Sale will take place June 2 - 3 from 9 a.m.
989-387-9295 ARENAC COUNTY — Arenac County Commissioners held their regular meeting on May 9, addressing various matters including the district library, Arenac Community Center, and solar farm concerns. Jenn Donner, director of the Iosco-Arenac District Library, presented the library's 2022 Annual Report.
Rotary explores parks and nature preserves By Mandilee Hecht The annual Saginaw Bay Nature Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish, helps provide an opportunity for nature enthusiasts to explore the wildlife sightings and landscapes of area parks and nature preserves, through its annual tours. Three tours have been held this year, with another scheduled for later this month.
989-387-9295 ARENAC COUNTY — The Arenac County Commissioners met for their regular meeting April 25, where they discussed various issues, ranging from animal control and emergency management; to veterans’ services and infrastructure repairs.
AU GRES — Au Gres City Council held its regular meeting on May 2 during which council discussed foreclosed properties that will be up for tax sale this year. The Arenac County Treasurer sent a list of properties to the council, including a boat slip in Harbortown and the lot next to Freakin' Pickles on US23. The City Council determined that they had no interest in these properties and recommended approving a waiver of claim.
Open house set for Camp Fish Tales 989-387-9295 PINCONNING — Camp Fish Tales, a non-profit camp for those with disabilities, is celebrating the start of a new camp year and the introduction of a new playground. An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony has been set for Sunday, May 13.
CERT hosted its first annual Community Preparedness Emergency Expo in Standish last Saturday
City manager stresses need for volunteers AU GRES — City of Au Gres Manager Dale Wiltse is appealing to the community to step up and volunteer to help with the many events that take place throughout the year in Au Gres. With the shortage of future leaders to volunteer for these jobs, Wiltse is urging locals to come forward and become more active in their community.
Macey Fegan is the daughter of Keith and Alison Fegan of Bentley. Macey is graduating with a 4.214 GPA. She will be attending the University of Toledo to play basketball and obtain a degree in business. Some of her school activities include: Student Council, National Honor Society, Basketball, Softball, Swimming, and Volleyball.