Football Mio 30 Arenac Eastern 0 Standish-Sterling 41 Gladwin 14 more

FAIRVIEW — Fairview Area Schools is one board of education member short as of Sept. 1, and currently, no one has applied to fill the vacancy for the open temporary term. more

FAIRVIEW — Fairview Area Schools has made changes this year to better accommodate students and fill empty staff positions. more

FAIRVIEW — After being in the Handrich family for 34 years, Fairview Lumber closed its doors for good Tuesday, Aug. 31. After discussing it for some time, owners Ted and Lynn Handrich decided it was time to shut the business down. more

COMINS TWP. — Investors were approved for a special use permit to open a sawmill on Perry Creek Road, but are looking for a new location to avoid issues in court with neighbors near the original property more

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — There are currently no suspects or new pieces of evidence in the Red Oak Café arson investigation yet, but the investigation is still in its early stages. Michigan State … more

Boys soccer Houghton Lake 9 Fairview 2 Cadillac 2 Ogemaw Heights 1 more

MIO — Improvements to existing facilities have been made in Mio AuSable Schools, as well as some new additions. According to Superintendent Gary Wood, the school has made, and continues to make, improvements to lighting and ventilation in certain parts of the building. more

Investing almost $70 million in increasing the access to high-speed Internet in Northern Michigan is necessary for economic growth and diversity in the state of Michigan. After relying on the … more

I’m getting really sick of seeing the term “racist” being thrown around so loosely. Whether you support the Arizona immigration law, oppose the mosque being built near ground zero, or think Reverend Al Sharpton needs to have his jaws permanently wired shut, there are many people who would be quick to call you racist. more

Seeing students and parents scramble to make last-second back-to-school preparations reminds me of one year ago when President Obama announced he would welcome students back to school. Not … more

OGEMAW COUNTY — A Huron Pines board member is scheduled to host a tour for guests to learn about how to manage the wildlife habitats on their properties. According to Huron Pines Executive Director Brad Jensen, a tour at the home of Cumming Township resident and Huron Pines board member Ned Caveney is slated to take place beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Jensen said the guests at the tour will have the opportunity to observe Caveney’s property and learn about different techniques that would enhance the natural qualities on their properties. more