STANDISH — Monday, Nov. 17, Standish City Council decided in a 6-0 vote (one absent) to offer Michael J. Moran III, the position of Standish City Manager. The decision came at the regularly … more

STANDISH — If Standish-Sterling can slow down Ovid-Elsie's Chris Robinson, they'll likely be spending part of their Thanksgiving weekend at Ford Field. Of course, no one has stopped the … more

ADAMS TOWNSHIP — After nearly two and a half years of assessments in Adams Township, the State Tax Commission (STC) has summoned Arenac County Equalization Director Linda Lewandowski, Adams … more

STANDISH — The Standish-Sterling Middle School (SSMS) curriculum is getting “deeper” after three staff members attended training for the new section of the Middle School science curriculum – … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) will be getting a two-percent increase in its portion of funding provided by Arenac County next year. According to Mary … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Last Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Board of Commissioners set aside meeting time for members of the local Steelworkers’ Union to make public comments on the new contract being … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Christmas for Kids (CFK) is a local program designed to help area children have a better Christmas by raising money and distributing toys to those in need each year. According … more

The Arenac County Independent would like to know your opinion on the issues. Each week, we will post a question here at www.arenacindependent.com. To answer the question, you must become a registered … more

OMER — At Omer’s City Council meeting on Nov. 11, the Council tightened its spending practices and made a motion to replace and repair lights at City Hall and in one streetlight. Omer Mayor … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) will be getting a two-percent increase in its portion of funding provided by Arenac County next year. According to Mary … more