ARENAC COUNTY — Last year the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) enacted a ban on baiting deer in an effort to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease and Arenac County is increasing … more

ARENAC COUNTY — After increasing in June, the unemployment rate in Arenac County decreased in July by .4-percent, dropping from 17.3-percent to 16.9-percent, the county’s third best percentage … more

ARENAC COUNTY — In 27 years of taking 911 calls, Elaine Fitzgerald has answered calls shook her for days, while others that made her laugh. But now, she’s moving on to a career in nursing. … more

AuGRES — Casey Wise’s family was an important piece of the Point Lookout puzzle during the height of the fishery and commercial fishing industry and sold boats after the fishing bubble burst. … more

AuGRES TOWNSHIP — Several public and private groups are putting up money to rehabilitate Wigwam Bay to attract waterfowl to the watershed and ensure it continues to assist in cleaning up the … more

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 — From free food to free haircuts and from free medical screenings to legal advice, Arenac County Project Connect is aggressively attempting to serve those in need. Jennifer Idalski, … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Last week, Arenac County was approved for a $3 million infrastructure bond through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). According to Arenac County … 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

ADAMS TOWNSHIP — A massive cranberry bog could be operating in Adams Township in the near future. Chairman of the Arenac County Economic Development Corporation, Curt Hillman, says he, along … more