Registration opens for Youth Fine Arts Camp at Standish Art Center
Youngsters will experience a world of fun and fine arts when they participate in week-long classes from July 21 through July 25
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Court Report: 81st District
Recent activity in the 81st Judicial District Court of Arenac County has resulted in the following...
Stay safe, save money & energy during extreme heat
As Michigan swelters in the ongoing heat wave, Consumers Energy is encouraging customers to take meaningful steps to stay safe and save money
Give the gift of life
Dean Arbour of Tawas will be hosting a community blood drive July 1. Friday of the following week, July 11, Saganing Tribal Center in Standish will host another.
Jammin’ through the summer
Last week the Rivermen put on a show at the Standish Historical Depot and The Rough and Tumble rocked the pavilion at Au Gres City Park.
Herd & Hunter
Join us for the next Herd & Hunter: Bovine TB Connections meeting Tuesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Rep. Hoadley leads House in authorizing sale of Standish Prison
State Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) led the Michigan House Wednesday, June 11, in passing a measure allowing for the sale of the property currently owned by the state and maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) in Standish. The former prison has been closed since 2009, but MDOC still oversees and maintains the facility and grounds.
Au Gres-Sims School District honors elementary principal
Superintendent Chris Ming presented Au Gres-Sims Elementary School Principal Chad Zeien with a commemorative clock at the district board of education meeting June 16.
Independent’s Standish office closes
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County terminates animal control officer
“We’re still going to be taking care of the animals,” said Arenac County Coordinator Austin Hazeltine. “Animal control is not being shut down.”