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Lady Wolverines win district title
AU GRES — Au Gres-Sims took down Hale, 43-28, in the girls’ basketball district championship Mar. 3.
SSC claims fifth straight district title
MIDLAND — Standish-Sterling Central came out on top, 53-35, in a district championship game against Clare at Bullock Creek Mar. 1.
Two organizations to receive $100,000 for training funds
mhecht@cherryroad.com 989-387-9295 STANDISH — Nearly $100,000 in training funding was given to two organizations in Arenac County recently to support regional businesses. Michigan Works! Region 7B, which serves the counties of Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, and Roscommon, partnered with 11 companies throughout its six-county service area to obtain over $1 million in Going PRO Talent Funds for training, developing, and retaining both newly hired and existing employees.
From the Desk of Chris Ming
It has been a little while since I penned one of these articles. The primary reason for that is that I have been limited by thoughts about what I could share with you. Life has resumed a more familiar rhythm, akin to the way it was before the events of the past few years.
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The Consumers Energy Foundation is calling for entries in the annual Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition. The competition will provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns. The competition provides funding for three projects that help small communities in Michigan grow and thrive. Communities with up to 10,000 residents can submit proposals through April 7.
Commissioners discuss county grants
989-387-9295 ARENAC COUNTY— During the Arenac County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting of the Whole Feb. 14, emergency manager Michael Bowers gave an update to the board that included the county’s mitigation plan, upcoming grant opportunities and an upcoming emergency response event.
Standish native to celebrate 100th birthday
Lifelong Standish resident Bernadette Miscisin will turn 100 years old on Monday, March 13. She is still active, living independently at the Brooke in West Branch.
Art center to feature Celtic French-Canadian music
STANDISH — This Sunday, March 12 from 12–2 p.m. La Compagnie will perform the season’s finale concert at the Northeast Art Center, located at the corner of Grove Road and US-23 in Standish.
Euchre fundraiser to fund county scholarships
Scholarship applications now open 989-387-9295 STANDISH — Play cards and help local high school seniors pay for school. An upcoming Euchre Night will help to raise funds for Arenac County scholarships.