STANDISH — A wacky tea party, a disappearing cat and talking caterpillar – drama fans will be witness to all of these on April 16-18 when Standish-Sterling Central Theatre presents “Alice in … more

AuGRES — The U.S. Labor Department recently announced that unemployment has reached 8.5-precent nationally, a 25 year high, but as evident from one part-time job opening at Huron Community Bank … more

WHITNEY TOWNSHIP — A collaborative effort between Charity Island Excursions, Michigan Sunrise Tours and Thunder Bay Resort to promote Northeastern Michigan tourism recently received the … more

STANDISH TOWNSHIP — A house in Standish Township that was under construction was completely lost in a fire on March 31. “It was mostly finished but it was still being worked on,” said … more

Sally Scheall, 45, of Standish, was sentenced to 27 months in prison following a one-year release for willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation of false and fraudulent tax returns, announced … more

Former Standish City Manager Tori Kelly was scheduled to appear in front of Judge Alan Yenior in 81st District Court for a status conference on March 30 as part of the proceeding to prosecute the … more

ARENAC COUNTY — In 2008, senior citizens of Arenac County — considered age 60 and above — were able to enjoy the parks, when weather permitted, in Arenac County (Oasis and AuGres) free of … more

STERLING — The Sterling Area Health Center (SAHC) is the latest county interest to benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly called the economic stimulus package, which was … more

STANDISH — Is the Standish Maximum Correctional Facility (SMF), the county’s number one employer, providing income for 350 people, in trouble of being shut down after an announcement by Governor … more

ADAMS TOWNSHIP — West-end Dairy, majority-owned by Dan Fisk and his wife Janeen, is a dairy farm in Adams Township and its operation will be chronicled in The Arenac County Independent’s farm … more