Questions? MSUE has answers
Michigan residents—do you have a question that is bugging you? About a bug? A plant? Have a question about gardening? Food safety? Mental health? Zoning? Parenting? Nutrition?
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Democracy against corruption
Michigan consistently has ranked at or near the bottom in government transparency and accountability. Two policy reforms would go a long way.
Rotary news: May 2025
Dawn Hergott, Arenac Conservation District Executive Director, presented on the many programs offered by the conservation district at the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish’s meeting May 3.
Hiring event set in Standish May 8
Michigan Works! Region 7B will host a hiring event on Thursday, May 8, from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Sunrise Community Resource Center in Standish (formerly Standish Elementary School).
AGS schools to seek approval for $11.995-million bond
Au Gres-Sims residents will be asked to vote on a millage proposal for the Au Gres-Sims School District this August. The proposal will build on the success of the 2018 bond initiative and include a 1.5 mill increase, according to the district. The main purpose is to generate funds to repair outdated infrastructure components, improve visitor and athlete safety at the stadium, and build a state-of-the-art, year-round community center (air dome).
Emergency medical services in Arenac, Ogemaw and Oscoda counties
On a good day, emergency medical services likely don’t cross most people’s minds. When medical emergencies occur, focus naturally tends to remain on victims and keeping them safe more than on the professionals who respond to the incident.
Wildfire burns 35 acres in northern Arenac County
Multiple departments responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a wildfire in northern Arenac County.
Mushroom hunter shares tips in Omer
“If you have spots, it’s good to keep them to yourself,” said Tony Williams. “If you have to tell someone, it’s best to tell a professional.”
Search warrant in Alger leads to arrest and drug seizure
ALGER—A 58-year-old man was arrested and illegal narcotics were seized after STING Narcotics detectives served a search warrant at a home on Cedar Street in Alger in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 27.