Well, I was originally planning to run my column making fun of Donald Trump, but I’m sure he has plenty of belligerence to keep me busy for years to come, so change of plans. more

I didn’t think I’d be saying this, especially so soon, but I’ve washed my hands clean of Obama. A spineless shame to hope everywhere — that’s what he is. Never in my life have I been so … more

“What was I thinking?” was the only thing going through my mind on Saturday morning as my mom and I loaded into the car and drove toward Frankenmuth. Yes, I went to Bronner’s, and I … more

As it was reported in this week’s issue of the Arenac County Independent, an undercover sting operation by the Arenac County Sheriff’s Department led to 11 bars and stores getting cited for selling alcohol to a minor. more

The recent bill that passed through Congress and the Senate to extend unemployment benefits during the current recession passed almost unanimously in both chambers, 413-12 in the House and 98-0 in … more

Neil Abercrombie, Congressman for Hawaii’s First District, put forth an interesting resolution this week in Congress. Actually, it shouldn’t have been interesting at all. It was simply a … more

Well folks, it’s just about the last year for this big old rock we call home according to the Mayan calendar. The only problem is, we aren’t sure exactly how everything’s going to shake down. more

The Deep River Township Planning Commission’s desire to establish two public access points along the Rifle River will give people of the township and county something they deserve – free, outdoor … more

I never imagined that a small city north of Midland would be the place I’d end up after graduating from college. As a non-native Michigander, I don’t particularly fit into the “Michigan culture” stereotype that I’ve created in my mind. more

Ah, it’s good to know that “my” State Senator Mike Green is truly concerned about the worries of my fellow Arenac County residents and mine. more