ARENAC COUNTY — Michigan Works! Region 7B is in the planning stages for an opportunity fair that will benefit Michigan companies and potential job seekers in Arenac, Roscommon and Clare counties. more

STERLING — Even in an agriculture-based community like Arenac County, local veterinarian Dr. John Schwab said the majority of local students “still don’t understand what agriculture is all … more

The AuGres-Sims School District Board of Education is looking at some different methods of administration besides a single, permanent superintendent. more

PINCONNING — The largest financial issue that Pinconning Area School District faces comes from declining enrollment, according to Brad Mason, director of business and operations for PASD. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Members of the Rifle River Wranglers 4-H Horse Club of Arenac County will present the ways they gave back to the community at their meeting Jan. 30. more

The following events covered by the editorial staff of the Independent will include video clips that will be posted on arenacindependent.com soon after the events. Caring Bear Picnic at St. … more

STANDISH — Corrections officers at the Standish Maximum Correctional Facility (SMF) are still dutifully reporting to work daily, but how long they’ll hold their jobs or where they’ll be … more

STANDISH — The City of Standish has begun a search for a new city manager following the resignation of former City Manager Michael Moran in June. more

Memorial Day Cemetery Visitations May 31, 2010 Assemble at the VFW hall no later than 7:30 a.m. Refreshments will be available. South: Resurrection 8 a.m., Saganing 8:20 a.m., Pine River 9:10 a.m., Arenac 9:40 a.m., Bentley 10:30 a.m. North: Woodmere 8 a.m., Polish National 8:25 a.m., Sterling 8:50 a.m., Clayton 9:30 a.m., Alger 10:20 a.m., MediLodge 11 a.m. Parade step off at 12 noon from Airpark Drive proceeding east to the county court house where a short program will be held. more

ARENAC COUNTY — Three weeks into the collection of names for this year’s Arenac County Christmas4Kids, chairperson Jeri Harris said the number of applicants has doubled from last year. more