No homework for the editor Editor, Looks like Tim Barnum didn't do his homework before he wrote his article about the Queen of England sitting around doing nothing. He also must not have seen … more

Unemployment and struggling local economies are pretty much universal in Michigan, and here it’s no exception, but Arenac County can’t afford to be known as the county with E. Coli in its … more

I want to clarify a few things in the Town Crier. It noted that Daniels Septic Service was paid several thousand dollars in 2007 by the Arenac County Parks, but only listed four invoices that could … more

Well, here we are again. more

When the county’s budget requires borrowing money from a dwindling tax administration fund, something is wrong, and the proverbial finger can be pointed in all directions — Commissioners for … more

So Samuel Wurzelbacher (Joe the plumber) is coming to Michigan on April 15 to address the Michigan Taxpayer Tea Party. Should be interesting and insightful as he shares his wealth of knowledge with … more

I am not a big fan of germs. I know, who is, right? But I’m worse than the norm. Fortunately, I’m not at the point where germs consume my every thought, but I probably pay more attention to them … more

Yes my beloved readers, it’s time to have a frank discussion about the NFL’s laughing stock, punching bag and favorite Honolulu Blue and Silver butt of the joke, the Detroit football Lions. … more

Editor, I am writing in response to the article in the 2/27/09 edition of the Arenac Independent regarding the Arenac County Sheriff Department and the Saginaw-Chippewa Tribal Police Department. … more

The Deep River Township Planning Commission’s desire to establish two public access points along the Rifle River will give people of the township and county something they deserve – free, outdoor … more