AuGRES — After graduating from Vancouver Film School in an accelerated program, area resident Chase Maser has been offered a job as assistant director on a feature film. Maser, 21, of AuGres … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The icy roadways due to freezing rain that splattered the area Saturday night, caused the three school districts in Arenac County – Arenac Eastern (AE), AuGres-Sims (AGS), and … more

AuGRES — Over the years AuGres has evolved into a respected waterfront destination for summer visitors and tourists, but its prominence for sailors and other recreational boaters may not have come … more

DEEP RIVER TOWNSHIP — Saturday, Jan. 17, the Sterling Sportsmen Association (SSA) is hosting a snowmobile safety class at its facilities in Deep River Township for children ages 12 to 17. SSA … more

What is your New Year's Resolution for the year 2009? Are you looking to lose weight, quit smoking, or find a new career? Share your resolutions here, and also offer tips to others on their … more

ARENAC COUNTY — The winds that exceeded 50 miles per hour this past Saturday, Dec. 27, caused approximately 62,000 Consumers Energy customers to lose electricity, including 3,000 in Arenac County, … more

ARENAC COUNTY — Due to an inability to maintain a consistent dive team, Arenac County Sheriff Ronald Bouldin has decided to lend the Genesee County’s Sheriff’s Office a boat for an undetermined … more

As we wave goodbye to another year, “The Arenac County Independent” is taking a look back at some notable news stories that occurred throughout they year. Browse the following lists and pictures … more

ARENAC COUNTY — At the Arenac County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Dec. 22, the Board approved the county’s operating budget for 2009 at $5,067,843, an amount that required a transfer of … more

ARENAC COUNTY — On Monday, Dec. 22 the Arenac County Board of Commissioners approved the 2009 Salary Resolution in a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Joseph Sancimino casting the dissenting vote. In … more