What is your New Year's Resolution for the year 2009? Are you looking to lose weight, quit smoking, or find a new career? Share your resolutions here, and also offer tips to others on their … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The winds that exceeded 50 miles per hour this past Saturday, Dec. 27, caused approximately 62,000 Consumers Energy customers to lose electricity, including 3,000 in Arenac County, … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Due to an inability to maintain a consistent dive team, Arenac County Sheriff Ronald Bouldin has decided to lend the Genesee County’s Sheriff’s Office a boat for an undetermined … more

As we wave goodbye to another year, “The Arenac County Independent” is taking a look back at some notable news stories that occurred throughout they year. Browse the following lists and pictures … more

ARENAC COUNTY — At the Arenac County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Dec. 22, the Board approved the county’s operating budget for 2009 at $5,067,843, an amount that required a transfer of … more

ARENAC COUNTY — On Monday, Dec. 22 the Arenac County Board of Commissioners approved the 2009 Salary Resolution in a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Joseph Sancimino casting the dissenting vote. In … more

ARENAC COUNTY — A representative from the Gladwin County Drain Commission will be arriving Friday, Dec. 26, to review Arenac County's Whitney/Baldwin Drain troubles. According to Arenac County … more

ARENAC COUNTY— The American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Day Unit #104 is now accepting candidate applications for the 2009 Girls State Scholarship. According to Letty Simmet, Auxiliary … more

ARENAC COUNTY— In an effort to save money, the Arenac County Parks Board (ACPB) has proposals to cut spending. According to Ron Branda, ACPB Chairman, Oasis Lake Park will be open five days a week … more

WHITNEY — On Tuesday, Dec. 16, it was brought to the Arenac County Board of Commissioners attention the Whitney and Baldwin Drain tax bills were incorrect. According to Arenac County Drain … more