There’s always some gifts that people just don’t want. I’m no exception, so any of you out there that may be planning to get me a Christmas gift, please listen. Do not, I repeat do not, … more

Every season, at this time of the year, fans, analysts, players, coaches, administrators and everybody else in college football begin arguing their stance on the current Bowl Championship Series … more

Isn’t it nice Arenac Township has the advantage of voting on another tax increase one month after a general election? With our tax statements comes a survey stating that this is the second time the … more

Have you ever seen a child throw a temper tantrum to get what they want? I’m sure at this time of year most of us have. The child may not even know they want something, like a lollypop, but once … 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

Have you ever been on a dairy farm, in a milk parlor, right before the herd comes in for their twice or thrice daily milking? The cows stand cramped in a holding pen, and, depending on how a farmer … more

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) will stop accepting ticket requests for the 2009 Inauguration through his office at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1. Stupak began accepting requests … 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

Editor, I really don’t want to offend anybody since we need to be politically correct. But, I could not believe the recent letter in the 11-19-08 Independent titled “Stop the airplanes…Stop … more

Editor, I love deer, truly love deer, but I am shocked by the articles of big brother is watching from the air to catch farmers baiting deer. Do you realize how many farmers lose their crops to … more