TWINING — Underage drinking has the potential to lead to teen pregnancies, early alcoholism and in the most extreme cases, untimely deaths. That’s why Lori Jacques, counselor at Arenac Eastern High School, has organized a town hall meeting on Sept. 18 to tackle the issue. more

AuGRES — Superintendents from the AuGres-Sims and Arenac Eastern school districts were joined by board presidents and an MHSAA representative Wednesday as discussions about consolidating the … more

PINCONNING — With rumors circulating about the possibility of the closing of Mount Forest Elementary School, Pinconning Area Schools Superintendent Darren Kroczaleski said that at this time, there are no plans to close any of the district’s elementary schools. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Veterans from across Arenac County will gather on Sunday, May 29 and Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, traveling to cemeteries across the county, paying respect to fallen veterans. more

Without an injection of new blood, the AuGres Veterans of Foreign Wars post may be facing a state takeover, according to Post Quartermaster Gerald Dewald. more

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ARENAC COUNTY — A press release delivered to “The Arenac County Independent” on Sept. 5 answered a question on a lot of people’s minds – when will drivers be able to take Melita Road south to Sterling or north out of Sterling? more

AuGRES — The AuGres City Council will be sending letters to Michigan U.S. senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow requesting their support for a Senate bill entitled the Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010. more