Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25 and continues through Easter Sunday, April 12. A Lent blog can give Catholics or others observing Lent a chance to tell why they observe it, share recipes, … more

A compiled list of food recalls... more

Attention all coaches. The Arenac Independent is beginning a new sports feature that will profile one “athlete of the week.” Criteria for each week will be based on stats and each athlete may … more

The Arenac Independent is reaching out to the community to find out what news and information is important to you, the reader, and what content you would like to see more of in our weekly and online … more

STANDISH — After two Standish-Sterling Central High School students, Evan Skarbek and Quinn Shorkey, attended a summer leadership camp last June, they became motivated to start their own … more

STANDISH — The career of Dr. Hans Fischer will be celebrated during the second annual St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital (SMMSH) Living Legends Ball on Feb. 28. Fischer, 79, says he … more

STANDISH — A sermon, past conferences and months of planning have grown together as one and will take shape on May 16 at the Men For These Times conference, a 750-seat faith-based … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Congress and the White House have agreed on an economic stimulus package pushing $800 billion and roads within Arenac County may be among the many beneficiaries of the package. … more

STANDISH — The Arenac County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a possible attempted abduction that occurred at a party store in the Standish area. A white male, mid 20's, 5 foot 9 inches, … more

These are questions regarding the possibility of consolidation and annexation between the AuGres-Sims School District and the Arenac Eastern School District. The questions were submitted at a joint … more