Former and present owners of Surveying Solutions plead guilty in fraud case

Jeffrey Bartlett and Brian Bartlett, current owners and executives of Surveying Solutions Inc. (SSI), a surveying firm based in Standish, and Andrew Semenchuk, a former owner and executive of SSI, pled guilty July 28 to defrauding the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)

Red Pine Glory

Red pine plantations are unfairly maligned by some elements within the environmental community. In reality, red pine plantations are often a legacy of past efforts to rejuvenate the forest. They continue to be a promise for needed future fiber to support our ever-demanding society.

Local business receives Match on Main grant

LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) support for 63 small businesses across Michigan through the MEDC’s Match on Main program July 29. The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and strengthen downtowns in Main Street communities throughout the state.

Ogemaw County animal control officer hired in Arenac County

Bob Forsyth introduced himself to the Arenac County Board of Commissioners as the county’s full-time animal control officer and animal shelter manager July 8. The hiring followed the termination of Arenac County’s previous animal control officer, Jennifer Kelly, at the end of May.

Swing for the fence

One of my Granddaughters teasingly says, “I got ice cream, and you didn’t!”

Ogemaw County Fair week begins

The main exhibit building and kitchen opens Monday, Aug. 11 at noon. The opening ceremony and flag raising begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Freedom Pavilion.

Community Calendar

Friday, August 8 Rose City Farmers Market at 509 N. Williams St.…