In last week’s Independent, in the story “AuGres-Sims discusses cuts,” AGS Board Chairman Robert Lutz said the board was open to community input on what the district should cut, eliminate or … more

I always used to think that New Year’s resolutions were stupid and pointless. more

We also live west of Arenac Eastern School and as said in Wednesday, April 15’s edition, her (Betty Berry) words were so true. We ourselves have never had students attend AE, yet we pay taxes to … more

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) will stop accepting ticket requests for the 2009 Inauguration through his office at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1. Stupak began accepting requests … more

Editor, This letter is in reference to the front-page article, “District conduct survey to gauge community feelings on consolidation” in the April 1, 2009 edition. The paper stated “the … more

Editor, A survey regarding trash pickup in Arenac Township was sent to Arenac Township property owners with their tax statements in December 2008. One survey per/parcel. Any unreturned surveys … more

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization began in 1993 and featured some of the most brutally prehistoric rules known to organized fighting. Fighters wore no gloves, were allowed to … more

The Guinness Book of World Records is making a comeback when it comes to popularity, mostly thanks to MTV. Rob Dyrdek, a professional skateboarder and the star of “Rob and Big” and “Rob … more

The scene: screaming teenage girls pummeling each other to get to the front of the stage, crying when their favorite musician appears. News stations immediately begin to compare the reaction to the … more

When are athletes going to start using their brains? more