The following letter was written on Aug. 27 and a copy of it was e-mailed to the Independent. The full text of the letter reads: Former National Security Officials Call on Rep. Hoekstra to … more

STANDISH — The Standish City Council will move forward with the next step in the potential construction of new community ball fields in the city’s industrial park. more

Voters in Standish voted down a proposed police millage increase on Tuesday, with a vote of 54 for and 70 against in an election that saw light turnout. more

TURNER TWP. — A single-vehicle crash in Turner Township has claimed the life of a Whittemore man. more

STANDISH — Enough signatures have been gathered to put the recall of four Standish-Sterling Board of Education members on a May election ballot. Petitioners made the announcement publicly … more

STANDISH — The Standish City Council passed City Ordinance No. 246 Thursday. The ordinance puts a six-month moratorium on the issuance of permits for the sale or dispensation of medical marijuana within the city. more

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward to anyone who comes forward with information regarding a dog found shot and killed on West Huron Road near US-23 in Standish on Dec. 29, 2011. more

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INGHAM COUNTY — Paul Piche officially filed a recall petition against Governor Jennifer Granholm on Wednesday.

“I need 950,000 signatures,” he said. “I don’t think that’s … more

STANDISH — A proposed pier structure would offer public access to the Saginaw Bay at the mouth of the Pine River, according to a presentation given to the Arenac County commissioners. more