ARENAC COUNTY — An audit report from the state of Michigan to Arenac County states, among other findings, that there was a “lack of segregation of duties” and “unauthorized transactions” in the county’s public guardian’s office. more

STANDISH — The City of Standish might soon be the new owners of the Arenac County Park, located on Airpark Drive next to the fairgrounds more

STERLING — The Friends of the Mary Johnston Memorial Library (MJML) are welcoming genealogist Ceil Wendt Jensen to Sterling Elementary on Sept. 19 for a class in tracing family roots online. … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Former Standish City Treasurer Melissa McAllister was sentenced to 60 days, or 480 hours, of community service and $23,000 in fines and costs after pleading no contest to willful … more

STANDISH — Yvonne King, a 911 dispatcher at Arenac County Central Dispatch, was honored last week for her performance during a call received on Nov. 7, 2009. more

ARENAC COUNTY — When Standish Max officially discontinues providing the Arenac County Jail with inmate meals on Oct. 24, three part-time cooks, yet to be hired, will be put on the jail payroll to … more

INDIANAPOLIS — The state-winning FFA Parliamentary Procedure squad — consisting of Standish-Sterling 2009 graduates Jackie Anderson, McKaylyn Mitrzyk, Rachel Baker, Jane Osier, Jessica Stoner, … more

STANDISH — The Standish Area Fire Authority Board recently met with the consulting engineer and architect for the new fire hall, to discuss preliminary costs and to look over some early drawings of what the new fire hall may look like. more

AuGRES — The AuGres-Sims School District has been able to reduce the cost of energy in the district thanks to a grant from the Energy Works’ Michigan Renewable Schools Program. more

OMER — Former Omer Clerk Susan Hegenauer leaves a legacy of hard work and caring behind. more