STANDISH — Cleaning crews servicing ten businesses in Arenac County should be moving more efficiently thanks to a $28,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The H1N1 Virus, commonly called the swine flu, may be present in Arenac County. According to the Michigan Department of Community Health’s aggregate report, which is updated … more

PINCONNING — The fifth annual A Night in June event, promoting mental health awareness, will be held on Thursday, June 23 at Pinconning City Park. more

STANDISH — Twin brothers San and Laz Slomovits of the musical group Gemini will be having a family-friendly concert at the Northeast Art Center Jan 12. more

ARENAC COUNTY — While the Arenac County drain office was in violation of the state soil erosion law as of an inspection in 2011, it has since corrected all but one of those issues, with only enforcement of the law itself within the county still outstanding. more

STANDISH TWP. — The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on fraudulent tax returns, and a Standish Township tax preparer apparently is one of its targets more

“The Arenac County Independent” will feature a special wedding guide in its Feb. 11 edition. The guide will offer editorial features and advertising about venues, dresses and tuxedos, wedding … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Michigan Works! Region 7B is in the planning stages for an opportunity fair that will benefit Michigan companies and potential job seekers in Arenac, Roscommon and Clare counties. more

STANDISH — A truck with a high boom heading southbound on M-13 hit the US-23 ramp leaving debris across the highway. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Arenac County has been awarded with the 2011 Innovation and Excellence Award for the construction of the AuGres River Drain by the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. more