State legislator looks to require cursive instruction
Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) introduced House Bill 4675 which would require the Michigan Department of Education to develop a list of model programs for cursive handwriting instruction.
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M-33 repaving in Oscoda, Ogemaw counties starts Aug. 4
ALPENA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $3 million to repave 11.8 miles of M-33 from north of Borden Road in Rose City, Ogemaw County, to 14th Street in Mio, Oscoda County.
Commissioners meet animal control officer, discuss staffing issues
The Arenac County Board of Commissioners met the county’s new animal control officer, Bob Forsyth, during their committee of the whole meeting the morning of July 8. Now working full time for Arenac County, Forsyth also works part time as animal control officer in Ogemaw County, where began working in animal control last spring.
Council watches grass grow
The Standish City Council held public hearings concerning the city’s grass ordinance and a special use permit application for the property at 100 E. Cedar St. at their regular meeting July 14.
31st Au Gres Cruiser’s Rock and Roll Weekend starts Friday
Fun will continue through the weekend with cruises, car shows and more Saturday and Sunday.
At the Arenac County Fair 2025
Freelance photographer Erica DiMarco visited the fair last week. Contests and exhibitions took place July 14 through 19.
Au Gres-Sims Schools bond proposal
Superintendent and city manager issue competing memos
Arenac County Fair this week
The Arenac County Fair 2025 began Monday, July 14, and continues throughout the week until its conclusion Saturday evening.
Michigan State Legislature Votes and Adoptions June 24-25, 27, July 1 2025
Recent Michigan State Legislature Votes and Adoptions, laws passed 2025 House Resolution 128: Adopted in the House on June 24, 2025 A resolution to encourage… Login to continue reading Login…
Parks and campgrounds open after ice storm damage; be careful on forest roads and trails
Be aware of lingering hazards and damage from the March 28-30 ice storm.