ARENAC COUNTY — The Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information’s (BLMI) June unemployment rate for Arenac County, not seasonally adjusted, increased by .6-percent to 17.3-percent after dropping … more

A National Weather Service advisory is warning Arenac County residents of high winds today. The advisory, which went into effect at 11 a.m. on Monday, will remain in effect until midnight. It … more

STANDISH — At its most recent meeting, members of the Standish-Sterling Community Schools board discussed finding ways to operate the district on a smaller budget. more

STANDISH — Peggy Burtch was hired for the combined position of clerk and treasurer for the city of Standish at its regular council meeting March 18. more

STANDISH — Megan Jurek, a 2009 graduate of Standish-Sterling Central High School, has been named this year’s recipient of Alma College’s Thomas John Sova ’94 Memorial Endowed Scholarship. more

AuGRES — The Arenac County Drain Commission is looking for help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for maintaining sand cleanup in the AuGres River. more

ARENAC COUNTY — County voters will decide during the Aug. 3 primary election whether or not to approve a fixed millage proposal that could raise approximately $3.5 million. At its May 25 … more

STANDISH — To remain a part of the Arenac County Heritage Route Authority, the Standish City Council approved a proposal, at its annual meeting, to pay water and sewer costs for the Standish Historical Depot rather than paying a yearly membership fee. more

The end of March marked the deadline for government entities and public schools to apply for 2 percent grants from the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, and a variety of projects have been put forth for the tribe’s approval. more

STANDISH — Cash for Clunkers was wildly popular in helping automotive dealerships deal away new cars, although the program is already in need of additional funding, and Richardson Chevrolet Buick … more