Newsletter-Late-Week
When to begin
Michigan’s Public Act 451 purports to require school to begin after Labor Day. Most Michigan schools do not.
Final nights of concerts
Free summer concerts in Arenac County concluded last week.
Sale to benefit animal rescue
The Association to Rescue Kritters (A.R.K.) is holding its annual garage sale at the Denton Township Hall, 2563 S. Gladwin Rd. in Prudenville, Friday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What’s in a name?
Jean and Richard Nixon hosted a book signing Aug. 16 at Modern Craft Winery in downtown Au Gres to promote “The Legend of Fingerless Will Nixon: The Scottish Borderlands 1508-1509.” The couple collaborated on the project, which Richard started when he was recuperating from ankle surgery.
Funding the Lentz store project
Ye Olde Courthouse Committee of the Arenac County Historical Society received a $45,250 grant from the Catherine and John Maser Historic Preservation Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation for the Lentz Store Project.
August 11 was National 811 Day
Consumers Energy reminds customers of their role in natural gas safety
Going PRO Talent Fund awards $16 million in grants to support worker training across the state
AU GRES – ATD Engineering and Machine is among the almost 300 businesses across Michigan to receive a Going PRO Talent Fund Award in Cycle 2 of the competitive process. ATD received $12,795 to help upskill employees.
President Donald J. Trump approves major disaster declaration for Michigan
FEMA announced July 23 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from March 28-30, 2025.