STANDISH — What started as a lesson for fourth-grade students at Standish Elementary, soon turned into something much bigger than the class and their teacher Diane Potts could have imagined. more

STANDISH — A ceremony in honor of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 will be held at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church in Standish. more

ARENAC COUNTY — A new nature preserve has opened in the Arenac and northern Bay county area. more

STERLING — The Sterling Area Health Center (SAHC) is the latest county interest to benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly called the economic stimulus package, which was … more

STANDISH — After hearing public comment overwhelmingly against the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Standish Max, the Standish City Council voted on a resolution Monday similar to one … more

MASON TOWNSHIP — For a leg in pain, he’s got a cane. Free of charge. Ovid McBroom, 83, of Mason Township enjoys crafting wooden canes out of cedar and oak, but says about a year ago, he … more

STANDISH — Standish-Sterling school board recall election results were certified last week, and the filing deadline to fill the three vacant positions is May 20 at 4 p.m. more

STANDISH — Contractors will have the opportunity this month to bid for the construction of the new Standish Area Fire Authority Fire Hall. more

STANDISH — A Standish industrial company that was in danger last month of losing a 50-percent industrial facility tax abatement (IFT) it was granted for a year 2000 expansion was given a second … more

The Standish-Sterling Community Schools Board of Education held its organizational meeting Monday, Jan. 9, welcoming new board members Dennis Kolevar and Annette Ratajczak and selecting officers for 2012. more