FRASER TOWNSHIP — An alleged attempted burglary at an apartment above the Roadside Inn, in Fraser Township, ended with a deceased suspect on Friday morning. A 911 call at approximately 6:30 … more

STANDISH TOWNSHIP — The cause of a fire in the 2100 block of Palmer Road early Friday morning is under investigation by the Michigan State Police (MSP) Fire Marshall Division. Sgt. Mike … more

STANDISH — The Arenac County Parks Board is looking to give the city of Standish a park located on Airpark Drive. more

TAWAS — The Michigan State Police East Tawas Post (MSP) reported that Tuesday night, at approximately 9:30 p.m., an Alger man allegedly attempted suicide by traveling eastbound on M-55 at a high … more

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Arenac County Independent will be painting its flag pink for the remainder of the October issues and on Oct. 28, will … more

The Standish City Council discussed changes to the city’s water billing schedule Monday, Nov. 21 at its monthly meeting, focusing primarily on meter upgrades. more

ARENAC COUNTY — A last minute motion filed in 23rd Circuit Court, and granted by Judge Ronald Bergeron, gave Tori Kelly, former Standish City Manager, one more day to plead guilty, which she did … more

STANDISH — A state budget crisis, large outgoing graduating class and the closing of the Standish Maximum Correctional Facility has the administration at Standish-Sterling Community Schools … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The mild winter has meant a little bit less work for the county road commission, although Superintendent Blair Dyer said salt use is still on par with previous years. more

STANDISH — County residents will have the opportunity to give input on a plan that would use grant money to repair homes in Standish. more