Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25 and continues through Easter Sunday, April 12. A Lent blog can give Catholics or others observing Lent a chance to tell why they observe it, share recipes, … more

STANDISH — A sermon, past conferences and months of planning have grown together as one and will take shape on May 16 at the Men For These Times conference, a 750-seat faith-based … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Congress and the White House have agreed on an economic stimulus package pushing $800 billion and roads within Arenac County may be among the many beneficiaries of the package. … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The defendant facing the most charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for his participation in an alleged Turner prostitution ring, Roger Burgess, 49, of Turner, pleaded … more

These are questions regarding the possibility of consolidation and annexation between the AuGres-Sims School District and the Arenac Eastern School District. The questions were submitted at a joint … more

STANDISH — The Arenac County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a possible attempted abduction that occurred at a party store in the Standish area. A white male, mid 20's, 5 foot 9 inches, … more

Residents can meet with state Rep. Tim Moore to talk about state government concerns or problems during office hours scheduled in February and March. “People are welcome to call me any time to … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Arenac County received a $90,000 grant from the Saginaw-Chippewa Indian Tribe in May 2008 to install a countywide Geographical Information System (GIS) and Phase I of the system, … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The Arenac County Conservation District is holding its 55th annual meeting and like past meetings, this year’s on Feb. 19 will include an interactive presentation by Dawn Vezina, … more

STANDISH — A late November trial in the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled the Standish-Sterling Community Schools Board of Education violated the state Open Meetings Act in the case of Dr. Ronald … more