ARENAC COUNTY — It’s only a matter of weeks before the Arenac County Fair and an antique tractor pull is being rolled out on Wednesday night at this year’s fair to draw more attention to the … more

STANDISH — Members of the Standish City Council will meet with members of the Standish-Sterling Youth Sports Organization to draft a written agreement about constructing ball fields at the disused airport on Airpark Drive in Standish, after a discussion at the Standish City Council meeting Monday, Jan. 16. more

STANDISH — The City of Standish might soon be the new owners of the Arenac County Park, located on Airpark Drive next to the fairgrounds more

STERLING — The Sterling Area Health Center (SAHC), a not-for-profit physician’s clinic, is inviting the public to come in and take a look at its new, larger patient waiting room, additional exam … more

Readers, The Independent aims to offer its readers a variety of news topics and our latest feature "LOL," is the latest effort to keep readers interested in what's happening in Arenac … more

The end of March marked the deadline for government entities and public schools to apply for 2 percent grants from the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, and a variety of projects have been put forth for the tribe’s approval. more

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STANDISH – The Standish All Star cheerleaders won first place for Division 2 in the state championship on Saturday, Jan. 23, in Grand Rapids. more

OMER — From June 29 to July 31 Arenac County 4-H will be hosting its annual Cloverbud Day Camp at the Omer Community Building. According to Coralee Haas, 4-H Volunteer Leader and coordinator of … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Although out-of-towners crowded the county this Independence Day weekend, Arenac County Undersheriff Don McIntyre says that while there was an increase in traffic stops, the weekend … more