Sterling — Waters on the Rifle River rose steadily over the weekend. On Sunday evening the national weather service said that the Rifle River had reached it's flood stage level at six feet, and that it was expected to rise to six point two feet. Rifle River Campground Manager Laurie Laurie Richardson said that the river was moving so fast that they lost their dock to the current. "I’ve been here 45-years and we’ve never lost a dock," she said until the campgrounds dock floated away late Sunday night. "It rose a good six feet. I've never seen it rise so fast.” Check back for a complete story. more

The AuGres-Sims School District Board of Education is looking at some different methods of administration besides a single, permanent superintendent. more

STANDISH — The Standish Historical Depot hosted the annual Depot Days festival Oct. 6-7, with rides, musical performances, concessions, and a slew of historical documentation. more

ARENAC TOWNSHIP — Whether or not the end of Hale Road, which divides Arenac and AuGres Townships, is a public access to Saginaw Bay has been in dispute since 2006, and in Arenac County’s 23rd … more

Sept. 11, 2001 was a day that changed the United States forever. What do you remember about the day, and how you felt that day? Do you do anything to remember 9/11? Please share below in the … more

WHITNEY TOWNSHIP — Charity Island may be more than just a retreat or escape in the near future – the island could be home to hotbed of scientific studies for Saginaw Valley State University … more

STANDISH — Local residents will have the opportunity to hear a variety of Christmas music, courtesy of the Northeast Michigan Arts Council and the East Shore Wind Symphony. more

The 45 students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Living & Learning Center in Arenac County (LLC-Arenac) will no longer need to use their small dining area as a gym and assembly room. After a rousing … more

STANDISH — Christian rock band the Living Stones played at the Standish Historical Depot July 19 as part of the summer concert series. Despite the rainy weather, fans came out with jackets and umbrella, or stayed in their cars for what the band dubbed a “drive-in concert.” more

Au GRES — If everything goes as expected, the Au Gres VFW post is looking to merge into the Standish one later this year. more