STANDISH — Water, it’s Michigan’s most abundant resource and the Saginaw-Chippewa Indian Tribe wants it for a future casino expansion and large resort, but how it will get it is yet to be seen. … more

You said it is an online opinion forum for the readers of "The Arenac County Independent." Each week, a question is posted online and the best answers posted below it are published in The … more

OMER — It’s cold and dark in the middle of January. Sound like a perfect time for a run? If so, then the Winter Wolf 2009 is calling your name. Held yearly by the non-profit group the … more

OMER — The Arenac County Historical Society (ACHS) is hosting its third annual Christmas at Ye Olde Courthouse in Omer during the first two weekends in December. ACHS Member Joann Gulau says … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Roger Burgess, Kevin O’Neill, April Stokr and Leo Nashatka, four defendants in a prostitution scandal involving underage females in Turner, all appeared in the 23rd Circuit Court … more

The sounds of the season will come alive when the Arenac Choraleers perform three concerts titled “When Christmas Comes…” The first show is Dec. 6 at the Tawas United Methodist Church, … more

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

ARENAC COUNTY — Despite a three-percent reduction in funds from last year, the Arenac County Road Commission is prepared for the winter forthcoming. According to Arenac County Road Commission … 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