STANDISH — The “flu” season has begun and with more and more people spreading the bug, you need to know how to protect yourself. According to St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital … more

23RD CIRCUIT — A write-in candidate has never unseated an incumbent judge in the state of Michigan, but Tawas Attorney Christopher Martin, whose issues with the Michigan Secretary of State and … more

"You said it" is a new online reader-opinion driven forum, where you can speak up and let your voice be heard on a given topic. This week's topic is local shopping. Please answer the following … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Christmas for Kids (CFK) is a local program designed to help area children have a better Christmas by raising money and distributing toys to those in need each year. According … more

The Arenac County Independent would like to know your opinion on the issues. Each week, we will post a question here at www.arenacindependent.com. To answer the question, you must become a registered … more

OMER — At Omer’s City Council meeting on Nov. 11, the Council tightened its spending practices and made a motion to replace and repair lights at City Hall and in one streetlight. Omer Mayor … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) will be getting a two-percent increase in its portion of funding provided by Arenac County next year. According to Mary … more

STANDISH — After five months of hysteria in the City of Standish’s governing body, work is underway to bring closure to the situation, which saw Standish’s city manager and city treasurer first … more

ARENAC COUNTY — When the Board of Commissioners offered to reimburse Board Secretary Gail Seder, former commissioners Kenneth Kernstock and Amy Lynch and AuGres Township Clerk Charles Jerome’s … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The Board of Commissioners is slowly coming to terms with all unions in the county. The Teamsters and Chemical Workers’ Unions are the latest to agree to contracts with the … more