AuGRES — Representatives from the Arenac Eastern and AuGres-Sims school districts will begin looking at how the public perceives the possibility of combining the districts’ athletic programs for the 2012-13 school year. more

STANDISH — Former Standish City Manager Tori Kelly appeared in Arenac County’s 81st District Court Monday for a pretrial hearing at approximately 10 a.m. on May 18. Shortly after proceedings … more

STANDISH — The message on the sign out front of the Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church in Standish is clear – “Save Standish Max.” Directly inside the church are several stacks of … more

STANDISH — Original plans to close the doors of the Standish Maximum Correctional Facility on July 26 have been altered, as the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is now reporting that the … more

STANDISH — Over the years, the Northeast Michigan Arts Council has brought in special musical and artistic guests, has put on programs for the community and has brought together long-lasting groups of artistic individuals. more

FRASER TOWNSHIP — An alleged attempted burglary at an apartment above the Roadside Inn, in Fraser Township, ended with a deceased suspect on Friday morning. A 911 call at approximately 6:30 … more

STANDISH TOWNSHIP — The cause of a fire in the 2100 block of Palmer Road early Friday morning is under investigation by the Michigan State Police (MSP) Fire Marshall Division. Sgt. Mike … more

STANDISH — The Arenac County Board of Commissioners has given the county permission to purchase $305 worth of extra cement and labor for the county's sidewalk project. The board approved that … more

TAWAS — The Michigan State Police East Tawas Post (MSP) reported that Tuesday night, at approximately 9:30 p.m., an Alger man allegedly attempted suicide by traveling eastbound on M-55 at a high … more

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Arenac County Independent will be painting its flag pink for the remainder of the October issues and on Oct. 28, will … more