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The unsung heroes

By Mandilee Hecht From local fundraisers to charity events, community festivals to food drives, volunteers are the unsung heroes who make it all happen. Behind… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Weekly Fishing Report

Southeast Lower Peninsula Lake Erie: Persisting strong east winds and cloudy-rainy weather put a damper on the catch success lately. Aquatic vegetation was abundant. Anglers… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Back in Time

Arenac County history highlights Most dateline items are quoted from the Arenac County Independent. Information sourced from the Arenac County Historical Society. 26 August 1904:… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Hoadley sets August office hours

State Rep. Mike Hoadley, of Au Gres, has announced upcoming opportunities for constituents of the 99th House District in Arenac, Iosco, Ogemaw, Bay, Clare and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Teachers’ summer camp

By Mandilee Hecht Area educators attend summer institute AU GRES–The 2023 Lake Huron Place Based Stewardship Summer Institute was recently held in Au Gres-Sims School… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Feet on the ground

I’m generally not on top of popular culture, nor am I tuned into the film world, but Barbie, the movie, was too big to miss. I have not seen the film, but I have watched all the trailers; the scene in which a high-heeled, pink satin pump and a brown Birkenstock sandal are held up as the contrast between Barbie Land and the Real Word pretty much guaranteed that I will eventually watch this movie.

AGS adds new Executive Assistant

By Mandilee Hecht AU GRES—Au Gres Sims School District has hired a new Executive Assistant to the Superintendent. The board of education approved the hiring… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Michigan’s 16th Big Tree Hunt begins

By Mandilee Hecht ARENAC COUNTY—The 16th Biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt Contest has been announced by ReLeaf Michigan, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

CEO thanks community for 75 years

By Mandilee Hecht AU GRES — Michael Busch would like to thank the community and local residents for their assistance in celebrating a recent milestone… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close