“The Arenac County Independent” will feature a special wedding guide in its Feb. 11 edition. The guide will offer editorial features and advertising about venues, dresses and tuxedos, wedding … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Now that county employees can no longer bank unused vacation, sick and personal days, all of which have been replaced by paid time off (PTO) days, the county’s personnel policy … more

STANDISH — After a meeting with its members Jan. 20, the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) has agreed to ratify its contract with Arenac County. According to Arenac County Labor … more

STERLING — The Wertz Warriors, a group of snowmobile riders who raise money for the Special Olympics through fundraising stops during a 900 mile trek through Michigan, will be stopping at MJ’s in … more

AuGRES — Fred Sheill never technically graduated from Michigan State University, but on Jan. 15, the 100-year-old from AuGres received an honorary degree from MSU in Forestry, officially making … more

STANDISH — Whether you want to get in shape, improve your knowledge of computers, become a budding young golfer, make yourself a better photographer or show your stuff on the volleyball court, the … more

STANDISH TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 8 ice fishermen will pack the Saginaw Bay’s frozen waters in Standish Township for an inaugural tournament hosted by Eagle Bay Marina and co-sponsored by other … more

ARENAC COUNTY — When a criminal is arrested or a missing child found, when a fire is extinguished and a home saved, or when an ambulance rushes to a scene to provide medical assistance, the … more

ADAMS TOWNSHIP — In light of a two-year ongoing, troubled reappraisal in Adams Township, the State Tax Commission (STC) has now put the matter in the hands of Arenac County to finish the … more

TWINING — The Boards of Education representing the Arenac Eastern School District (AE) and AuGres-Sims School District (AGS) will hold a cooperative meeting on Jan. 26 at the Arenac Eastern High … more