Jim McLachlan, of AuGres, shares actual journal entries he wrote as therapy in “Living with Bipolar Disorder”... more

Sen. Jim Barcia (D-Bay City) offers up his criticism, calling the DNR ban a “knee-jerk reaction.”... more

Arenac County Animal Control Officer Catherine Lemunyon will train on the basic and procedural use of a tranquilizer gun... more

STANDISH — Books. Check. Paper. Check. Pencil. Check. 55-gallon tank containing salmon eggs. Check? In mid-November, that’ll be the case in two Standish-Sterling Middle School (SSMS) science classes when the classes begin participating in Trout Unlimited’s “Salmon in the Classroom” program. more

STANDISH — The Standish Area Fire Authority (SAFA) and Michigan State Fire Marshall were called out on two house fires early last week. more

ARENAC COUNTY — If the county-wide road construction millage is passed in November, the Arenac County Road Commission (ACRC) won’t be guessing as to where the funds will be spent. On Sept. 19, the ACRC announced where funds from the 1-mill proposal will be used if levied. more

AuGRES — Sharing your innermost thoughts with people you don’t know is something most people may shy way from, especially if they suffer from Bipolar Disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Jim McLachlan, of AuGres suffers from both. And in his penned book, “Living with Bipolar Disorder,” he shares actual journal entries he wrote as therapy. more

STANDISH — The steam engine rides are out for the year, as is the massive engine altogether, but the Arenac Heritage Route Authority’s (AHRA) fourth annual Depot Days is still chugging on full-steam ahead. more

On Sept. 14, Tawas Attorney Christopher Martin announced that despite a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that removed him from the ballot for a judgeship in the 23rd Circuit Court, he would pursue the … more

STANDISH — Friday October 3, Pinconning and Standish-Sterling students will have the opportunity to see their Principal and Assistant Principal catch a pie in the face. According to Pinconning … more