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NEMIHFI hosts food systems information sharing event
The Northeast Michigan Healthy Food Initiative hosted an information sharing event at The Well in Standish Wednesday, May 7. The purpose of the session was to explore strengths and weaknesses of Northeast Michigan’s regional food system.
Groundbreaking marks Sunrise Community Resource Center renovation
Strong winds didn’t halt spirits on Wednesday, April 29, as community leaders and partners gathered at the Sunrise Community Resource Center in Standish to celebrate the groundbreaking of a renovation project, led by the FED Design/Builders team, in partnership with the Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA).
M-33 bridge improvements begin May 7 in Arenac County
SAGINAW — M-33 traffic will be maintained with temporary signals. The northbound I-75 exit ramp to the eastbound M-33 connector will be closed.
Youth art exhibit begins this Saturday
NEMAC hosts its 29th Annual Area-Wide Youth Art Exhibition at the Northeast Art Center in Standish (corner of Grove Road and US-23).
Out and About May 2025
Give Local Bay, a 24-hour fundraiser, hosted by the Bay Area Community Foundation, will be held Tuesday, May 6, benefiting over 50 nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties.
Arenac Choraleers spring concert set this Saturday
The Arenac Choraleers will conclude their 43rd spring concert season on Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at Standish-Sterling Central High School.
Local farmer highlights Michigan agriculture
Leona Daniels, an Arenac County Farmer, highlighted the local farming industry recently during a Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish meeting.