CHESANING — Bob Hughes, 39, recently recorded his first album under the Grayling-based label Dharma Records and is looking to make a name for himself in the music scene by competing in a MySpace … more

STANDISH — The Sterling Sportsmen’s Association is hosting its annual amateur Walleye Bonanza tournament Saturday, Aug. 7, at Eagle Bay Marina. more

Updated Oct 18, at 3:02 p.m.
ARENAC COUNTY — Two people were killed in an accident that occurred on northbound I-75 Saturday morning. more

NATIONAL — At approximately 11:15 p.m., it was official. Barack Obama was named by several major news outlets as the 44th President of the United States of America – the first person of … more

STANDISH TOWNSHIP —Eagle Bay Marina (EBM) is hosting a kids’ fishing tournament for children ages four to 16 on June 20. According to Migizi Corporation Marketing and Public Relations … more

STERLING — Water levels on the Rifle River rose steadily over the weekend and early Monday morning, as the flood waters breached the river’s bank in some areas. more

STANDISH — In 1872, Standish became a town. Now, after 138 years have passed, local historian and Standish native Gene Gillette has authored “The Story of Standish: “The Way We Were” in History and Pictures.” more

AUGRES — Jennie Johnson has had a respect for the United States Armed Services her whole life. Both of her parents served in the Navy, and her grandfather is a Vietnam veteran. more

STANDISH — Francis Toenniges first met Standish-Sterling Community Schools Superintendent Michael Dodge four years ago. more

MOUNT PLEASANT — Standish-Sterling Central graduate Cole Walderzak will put the shoulder pads and helmet on for the final time on Saturday when he competes Saturday, June 25 in the Michigan High School All-Star football game. Walderzak will represent the west team in the game, which will kick off at 3:30 p.m. at Central Michigan University. After the all-star game Walderzak will become a Chippewa, competing for the university’s track team next season. more