SIMS TWP. — The Sims Township board approved the purchase of new software for its water billing and tax rolls and payments April 16, but decided to hold off on purchasing new assessing software until a new assessor is hired. more

Updated on Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m. DEEP RIVER TOWNSHIP — Canoe liveries and campgrounds along the Rifle River draw plenty of visitors from downstate, but the Deep River Township … more

The entire staff of the Ogemaw County Herald, the Oscoda County Herald and the Arenac County Independent would like to wish all of our readers very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. more

STANDISH — The man who supplied alcohol to 11- and 12-year-olds in December, said that he was only trying to provide a safe environment for the minors to drink. more

OMER — The US-23 bridge over the Rifle River will be shut down in 2014 while it is repaired, contrary to initial plans to keep a lane open each way. more

TWINING — Parents, staff and community members interested in consolidation or annexation between the Arenac Eastern School District (AE) and the AuGres-Sims School District (AGS) showed up to a … more

PICONNING — Looking for something to do next weekend? The Pinconning Area Schools Theatre Company (PASTC) will be performing the musical version of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” once a day from … more

OMER —The 330 residences in the City of Omer currently use septic tanks for waste disposal but if the city is successful in its attempt to secure a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) … more

STANDISH — Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a satire of British mannerisms and tradition, will be performed by the Standish-Sterling High School Central Theatre group on Oct. … more

STANDISH — In its second-ever concert, the Standish-based East Shore Wind Symphony is slated to perform several patriotic songs in tribute to those people who have served our country. more