STANDISH — On Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. until noon the Standish Free Methodist Church will be handing out free boxes of food for low-income residents of Arenac County. more

STANDISH — Standish-Sterling Central athletics is facing becoming an independent for next sports season. more

STANDISH — There is a new bank in Standish, but it is not located where you might think a bank would be. more

AuGRES — The Arenac County Historical Society has a new genealogical research section, and a new name. more

STANDISH — Even though the weekend got warm, the 4th Annual Bay Shore Club Winter Bash Weekend went off as a hit. more

TWINING — Students from Arenac Eastern and AuGres-Sims schools recently got the chance to learn about positive choices that they can make in their lives. more

WHITTEMORE — What started as a local Facebook group to connect area mothers has blossomed into a place where many go to sell, buy and trade items. more

STANDISH — Good News Ministries and the Arenac County Fund collaborated to distribute food products from the Good News Mobile Food Pantry from the Standish Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3724 on … more

STANDISH — The Arenac County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 16 to keep the Public Guardian office open at this time, and they are accepting applications for the position. more

The Arenac County Independent donated a check for $110 to make up the estimated difference the Lions Club saw due to the theft of their Christmas tree cash box Dec. 5. The Independent is also offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. more