Cheboygan Sheriffs Office Responds to Drowning  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:36:09 EDT
The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Lake Huron at Duncan Bay at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday (August 9th) for a child that fell overboard without a life jacket on.

Missing Gaylord Man Found Dead Near Clear Lake In Montmorency County  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:27:52 EDT
State Police of Gaylord say a missing 78 year old Gaylord man suffering from dementia was found dead near Clear Lake in Montmorency County.

Alpena Recycling Program To Perform Audit  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:27:09 EDT
The Alpena County Resource Recovery Program will be conducting an audit of what is going into recycling bins and their processing facility.

Alpena Commissioners Approve Request to Trade in EOC Incident Trailer  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:26:25 EDT
During their meeting Tuesday (July 29th), Alpena County Commissioners approved a request to trade in the county's current EOC Incident Trailer and combine the funds with a grant received...

New Commander at Alpena CRTC  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:25:30 EDT
A new base commander of the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) will assume command on Friday.

Alcona County Agencies - 111 Complaints  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:22:16 EDT
Alcona County emergency response agencies responded to 111 calls for service in the past week ending Sunday.

Later APS School Start - COVID-19 Issues Reviewed By APS Committee   Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:01:36 EDT
Closing the campus, limiting use of school buildings by the public and even possibly starting school a week later were some of the items discussed by the Alpena Public School Board Property...

Presque Isle County Man Loses Appeal   Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:47:01 EDT
The Michigan Court of Appeals has turned down an appeal of a Presque Isle County Man who was convicted of assaulting young boys in 2018.

Tuesday State News Summary  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:02:49 EDT
State Health officials are reporting eight more deaths linked to coronavirus 557 additional cases on Monday.

Alpena DDA Cancels Two Fall Events  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:30:33 EDT
Two Downtown Alpena events have been canceled for this year.

Alpena Commissioners Approve Grant Application Request  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:29:51 EDT
During a recent meeting (July 29th) Alpena County Commissioners approved a prosecutor's grant application request in the amount of $30,000.00.

City Council Approves Valve Replacement Project  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:29:10 EDT
During their most recent meeting (August 3rd), Alpena City Council members approved a bid for the 2020 Valve Replacement Project.

RC Council Approves Operating Extension For Tavern Owners  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:28:29 EDT
Rogers City Council members recently approved of owners of the Pinewood Tavern an extension of hours for use of a temporary outdoor serving area.

Local Corrections Officer Academy Completion  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:28:08 EDT
Alpena County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officers Kevin Morgan and Chase Smillie recently completed a local corrections officer training academy held at Alpena Community College.

Cornish Retires from Orthopedics  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:27:28 EDT
Local orthopedic surgeon Eric Cornish, after serving the Alpena community for 24 years, retired on July 10th.

Coronavirus Cases Increase Slightly in Northeast Lower Michigan   Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:03:25 EDT
The total number of COVID-19 deaths has been reduced by one for the state of Michigan -- after officials revealed that three cases previously marked as deceased were corrected by local...

Alpena Council Approves Draft of City Comprehensive Plan  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:02:43 EDT
During their most recent meeting (August 3rd), Alpena City Council approved a draft plan of the City of Alpena's Comprehensive Plan.

Alpena Commissioners Approve Grave Markers Purchase  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:02:21 EDT
During their most recent meeting (July 28th), Alpena County Commissioners approved a request by the Veterans Affairs Office to purchase grave markers and flags for veterans.

RC Council Gets Update on Public Park Use Policy   Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:01:59 EDT
As previously reported, use of Rogers City Parks for special events by the public is under the microscope by Rogers City officials.

Montmorency Agencies Respond to 121 Calls for Service   Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:01:38 EDT
Emergency response agencies in Montmorency County responded to 121 calls for service in the past week.

Gas Prices Hold Steady   Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:01:14 EDT
For the most part, the state average price of just over $2.18 ($2.18.4) for a gallon of regular gas was up by six cents (6.2) in the past week, which was nearly 47 cents (46.8) cents...

Road Commissioner Resigns After use of "N" Word   Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:32 EDT
A county official in northern Michigan has acknowledged using the N-word -- and will now resign after receiving criticism from all over the country.

Monday State News Summary  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 08:28:31 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has met with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

Suspects Arrested for Selling Meth Heroin and Fentanyl  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 06:05:27 EDT
Detectives from Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement (S.A.N.E.) arrested three suspects in connection with an investigation into the distribution of Meth, Heroin, and Fentanyl in Cheboygan...

Theft of Biden Yard Signs in Northeast Michigan  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 06:02:25 EDT
It's not unusual, political tricks in an election year, and leaders of the Alpena County Democratic Party (ACDP) has been receiving complaints of ‘Biden for President’ political yard signs...

IAI Students Earn Awards and National Recognition Competing in Arc Welding Competition  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 06:01:22 EDT
Students at the Industrial Arts Institute (IAI) have honed their welding skills over the past six months and have had more than their fair share of trials to overcome.

Motorists Using Face Masks For Big Mac Tolls  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 06:00:31 EDT
Officials at the Mackinac Bridge say that more people are heeding their calls to wear a mask as they are paying their tolls.

State and Royal Knight to be Purchased and Restored  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:32:40 EDT
The State Theatre and Former Royal Knight Theater will see some renovations in the near future.

Alcona Sheriffs Office Responds to Distressed Vessel  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:31:37 EDT
Last Friday (July 31st), deputies from the Alcona County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a distress call on Lake Huron near the Harrisville Harbor.

Herron Road Reconstruction to Begin Monday  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:30:55 EDT
The Alpena County Road Commission announced that work will begin Monday (August 10th), weather permitting on the Herron Road Project.

Chip Sealing Long Lake Highway  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:28:11 EDT
Beginning Monday (August 10th) the Presque Isle County Road Commission will be chip sealing Long Lake Highway from the Alpena County Line west for four miles.

Governor Signs Order Requiring Masks at Child-Care Centers and Camps  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:27:29 EDT
Governor Whitmer recently signed an executive order requiring face coverings to be worn in all child-care centers and camps.

New Eviction Diversion Program Offers $50 Million in Relief for Renters and Landlords  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:26:06 EDT
A new program from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) in collaboration with Michigan Supreme Court and Department of Health and Human Services will help renters who...

Michigan Wolf Surveys Show Stable and Healthy Population  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:25:13 EDT
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said that the state’s wolf population has remained relatively stable over the past nine years, with the most recent survey completed this past...

Cherry Capitol Airport Expands Summer Flight To Washington DC  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:23:51 EDT
At a time when many airports are reducing flights, Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is adding flights to Washington, D.C.

To Approve Financing Improvements to a Building for the Library  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:04:17 EDT
During a recent meeting (July 28th), Alpena County Commissioners approved a sublease to approve financing improvements to a building for the Alpena County Library.

Alpena Council Approves Two New Cost Sharing Agreements  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:26:36 EDT
During a recent meeting (July 20th), Alpena City Council members approved two new cost sharing agreements.

Classic Cars and Coffee Continues in Downtown Alpena  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:25:12 EDT
Classic Car enthusiasts can continue head to Downtown Alpena for Coffee and Cars through September 5th from 8 to 11 am.

RC Council Approves Agreement and Ballot Language  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:23:39 EDT
Rogers City voters will see a millage request for museum operations on the November 3rd general election ballot.

Governor Authorizes Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:22:38 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed legislation authorizing $28.7 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants.

Check Trees in August for Signs of the Asian Longhorned Beetle  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:19:34 EDT
August is Tree Check Month, and the U.S.

Coronavirus Cases Hit Plateau - Increase Slightly in Northeast Lower Michigan   Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:01:59 EDT
The state health department announced 657 new coronavirus cases in Michigan and two new deaths.

Detroit Man Arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapons  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:01:16 EDT
On Wednesday, July 29th, at around 8:20 p.m.

Governor Signs Order Creating the Black Leadership Advisory Council  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:00:33 EDT
Governor Whitmer recently took action to elevate Black voices in state government, signing Executive Order, which creates the Black Leadership Advisory Council.

Thursday State News Summary  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:12:01 EDT
The state health department announcing 657 new coronavirus cases today in Michigan and two new deaths. That comes as the department says cases are starting to plateau.

Possible Coronavirus Public Exposure Location in Alpena  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:48:15 EDT
District Health Department Number 4 would like to alert the public of a possible Coronavirus exposure location.

Two Saginaw Men Arrested After Selling Fake Meth  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:22:05 EDT
On Saturday (August 1st), at approximately 5:40 p.m. troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post responded to a report of an alleged felonious assault.

Alpena Airport Reports July Enplanements  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:20:42 EDT
The number of passengers flying in and out of the Alpena County Regional Airport is increasing.

Alpena Council Hears HUNT Annual Report  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:19:09 EDT
The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team or HUNT, has released their annual report for activity in the past year ending in 2019 and a brief summary of the report was given at Alpena's City...

RC Manager Evaluation - Exceeds Expectations  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:17:56 EDT
Rogers City Manager Joe Hefele has received high praise from Rogers City Council members, following an annual evaluation.

Great Lakes Water Levels Reaching Peaks for the Year  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:16:53 EDT
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced each of the Great Lakes, except Lake Superior, have likely reached their peak water levels for the year and are predicted to decline.

Ferguson Winner in 1st District Congressional Race   Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:11:40 EDT
It looks as though Democrat Dana Ferguson will take on incumbent Jack Bergman in the November First Congressional District race.

Wednesday State News Summary  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 05:45:10 EDT
Expect election results by sometime this afternoon.

August Primary Balloting - FINALS in Four County Area  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:38:36 EDT
Alpena County voters decided to keep their current sheriff. It was down to the wire. As of 1:30 a.m.

BREAKING - Kieliszewski Wins Alpena Sheriff Race   Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:54:50 EDT
As of 1:30 a.m. over 13 hundred votes separated incumbent Steve Kieliszewski and Terry King for the office of Sheriff.

Alcona Sheriffs Office Responds to Breaking and Entering  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:37:09 EDT
On Saturday (August 1st), at around 6 a.m., deputies from the Alcona County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the Cedar Lake Grocery Store in Greenbush Township for a breaking and...

Alpena Council Gets Update on Budget  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:36:26 EDT
During their meeting Monday night (August 3rd), Alpena City Council members heard the City of Alpena's most recent quarterly financial report.

APS Para Pros Contract Accepted  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:35:43 EDT
Para Professionals of the Alpena Public School District have a new contract in place, as the Alpena Public School Board approved of the one year deal Monday (03).

Alcona County Agencies - 120 Complaints  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:34:59 EDT
Alcona County emergency response agencies responded to 120 calls for service in the past week ending Sunday.

RC Council Meets In Workshop and Daytime Session Wednesday  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:33:44 EDT
Rogers City Council members will be meeting in special workshop session Wednesday (05) at noon, and that will be followed by their bi-weekly meeting afterwards at 1:00 p.m.

Community Foundation Awards Over $463,000 in Scholarships  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:30:19 EDT
Two hundred twenty-seven students from the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) and its affiliate foundation service area have been awarded scholarships this year.

M-185 on Mackinac Island Reopened After Repair Project  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:28:36 EDT
M-185 on Mackinac Island has reopened to horse, bicycle and pedestrian traffic after completion of emergency repairs to address the worst areas of erosion damage on the shoreline road.

Monday State News Summary  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:42:03 EDT
604 new confirmed coronavirus cases announced by the Michigan health department on Monday. One day after the state announced ZERO deaths yesterday, there are 6 new deaths today.

August Primary Balloting   Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:40:54 EDT
It's election day and the August Primary ballot in Northeast Lower Michigan has a number of issues and candidates voters will consider.

APS - Working On Back To School Plans   Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:40:30 EDT
As first reported last month, Alpena Public School officials continue to work on a return to school plan for this fall.

Wettest and Second Warmest July Ever   Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:40:08 EDT
Weather patterns raised a few eyebrows in the month of July, as it was the second warmest and wettest month ever recorded.

City Council Approves Goose Hunt for 2020  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:39:43 EDT
At their meeting Monday night (August 3rd), Alpena City Council members approved a goose hunt to combat the infiltration of geese in Alpena.

Alpena County Commissioners Receive Audit Report   Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:39:20 EDT
During a recent meeting (July 28th) Alpena County Commissioners received their 2019 audit report. Straley Lamp and Kraenzlein presented the figures.

Library Selects Local Firm Meridian for Renovation Project  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:38:56 EDT
The Library Board of the Alpena County Library recently selected Meridian Contracting Services as the general contractor for its renovation project at a price of nearly 2 point 7 million...

RC Council Allows Sale of City Equipment   Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:38:33 EDT
The Rogers City Council has given the green light to their City Manager to sell off some old city equipment used at the Department of Public Works (DPW).

PI Sheriff - 31 Hundred Miles Traveled   Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:38:09 EDT
Presque Isle County Sheriff Department officials say their deputies traveled over 31 hundred miles (3,106) while on patrol in the past week ending Saturday.

Montmorency Agencies Respond to 143 Calls   Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:37:47 EDT
Emergency Service agencies in Montmorency County responded to 143 calls for service in the past week.

Lincoln Man Charged With CSC 3rd Degree and Using Financial Transaction Device Without Consen  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:06:31 EDT
A Lincoln man was charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct Third Degree and Using Financial Transaction Device Without Consent.

ACC Nursing Program Receives Advanced Patient Simulators  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:05:28 EDT
Students in the Alpena Community College Nursing program will soon have access to advanced technology that will allow them to practice performing various procedures and increase their...

Alcona Health Center Offering Acute Care  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:04:24 EDT
Alcona Health Center is now offering "Acute Care" at their Alpena Services facility on US-23 North.

RC Council Takes No Action On Vacating - Closing Street  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:03:22 EDT
After a request from a car dealer to vacate or close Hemlock Street, the Rogers City Council has decided to take no action at this point on the request.

Gas Prices Drop Slightly  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:02:29 EDT
The state average gas price of $2.13 was about two cents cheaper than last week, and nearly 65 cents lower than last year.

Opioid Overdoses Increase During Pandemic  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:01:26 EDT
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Emergency Departments (EDs) in Michigan have both seen increases in opioid overdoses since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic.

New Report Says Michigan Has the 9th Worst Roads in the US  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:00:22 EDT
Researchers at CoPilot analyzed road quality statistics from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) and found that Michigan has the 9th worst roads in the United States.

Locking In Social Security Benefits  Sat, 01 Aug 2020 06:01:22 EDT
It's an effort to 'lock in' Social Security benefits and prevent a rate reduction for those born in 1960. Congressman Dan Kildee is behind the effort.

MDARD - What To Do if You Receive Unsolicited Packages Containing Seeds  Sat, 01 Aug 2020 06:00:30 EDT
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) continues to receive multiple reports of consumers receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail that appear to be...

Motorcyclist Sent to Hospital After Crash  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:33:30 EDT
One man was injured after a motorcycle crash on the corner of U.S. 23 and Golf Course Road in Alpena Friday Afternoon (July 31st).

Woman Fractures Leg at Rockport State Recreation Area  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:34:21 EDT
A 36-year-old woman fractured her leg on the uneven terrain at Rockport State Recreation Area Thursday afternoon (July 30th).

Alpena Man Faces Charges After Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With a Minor  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:06:25 EDT
In early April 2020, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post received a report of an alleged solicitation of a minor for immoral purposes.

Alpena Post Increases Patrols on Highways M-65 and M-33  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:05:21 EDT
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post will be increasing their presence on M-65 and M-33 as part of their 2020 summer traffic initiative.

RC Council Approves Change In Election Cycles  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:03:28 EDT
Rogers City Council members recently held a public hearing, and with no opposition presented, they decided to change election cycles of council members.

Alpena Council Discuss Proposed Changes to Evergreen Cemetery Rules  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:02:25 EDT
During their most recent meeting (July 20th), Alpena City Council discussed possible changes to Evergreen Cemetary rules.

Electronic Recycling Day For Alpena Tentatively Set for September  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:01:22 EDT
After being canceled in April due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Alpena County Electronics recycling Day has been tentatively set for September 12th.

Many May Not Send Children To School  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:00:28 EDT
A University of Michigan study found that one-third of Michigan parents may not send their children back to school over fears of coronavirus.

Electronic Recycling Day For Alpena Tentatively Set for September  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:03:41 EDT
After being canceled in April due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Alpena County Electronics recycling Day has been tentatively set for September 12th.

Cheboygan Sheriff's Office Responds to Fatal Crash  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:06:25 EDT
Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a fatal crash on US-23 near Freedom Road on Tuesday at 6:49 p.m.

Governor Whitmer - Bars are Closed for Indoor Service and Indoor Gatherings are Restricted  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:05:32 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed two Executive Orders, increasing pandemic restrictions regarding bars and indoor gatherings.

Judge Allows King To Give Virtual Deposition  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:05:10 EDT
During a court case Wednesday (July 29th), it was decided that former Alpena County Undersheriff Terry King will not be required to supply a deposition in person regarding his lawsuit...

RC Council Reexamines Golf Cart and Side By Side Use In City  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:04:28 EDT
Rogers City Council members are in the process of reviewing and possibly about to make some modifications to an ordinance governing use of golf carts in the city, along with use of side by...

United Way - Stuff the Bus  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:03:24 EDT
Back to school season is here and the need for supplies remain.

Residential Brush Only Pick Up  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:02:23 EDT
Residential brush only pick up will begin Monday (August 3rd) for City of Alpena residents. Check out this story at WATZ dot com for the pick up schedule.

MSP - Stay Safe and Take Precautions to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:01:22 EDT
If you are planning to attend one of northern Michigan’s many outdoor events and gatherings this summer, the Michigan State Police (MSP) wants to remind you to bring and wear your face...

SURVEY - No Christmas With Family This Year  Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:00:29 EDT
A new survey finds that 2 in 3 Michigan residents do not expect to spend Christmas with their family this year.

To Approve Financing Improvements to a Building for the Library  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:29:30 EDT
During their meeting Tuesday afternoon (July 28th), Alpena County Commissioners approved a sublease to approve financing improvements to a building for the Alpena County Library.

Board of Commissioners Discusses Using Youth and Rec Funds to Aid Arena  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:29:53 EDT
During their meeting Tuesday (July 29th), Alpena County Commissioners discussed the idea of using money from the county's Youth and Recreation fund to aid Northern Lights Arena.

Three People Sentenced and Breaking and Entering and Assault  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:06:26 EDT
Three people have been sentenced in 23rd Circuit Court on charges stemming from an incident that occurred on January 6th of last year in Curtis Township.

Luzerne Man Arrested for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Brandishing a Firearm  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:05:25 EDT
On Saturday, July 18th, at approximately 1:45 p.m.

City Reaches Agreement With Clerical Unit  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:04:23 EDT
The City of Alpena has reached an agreement with the City of Alpena Clerical Unit of the United Steelworkers Local 211.

Painting Begins on New Mural in Downtown Alpena  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:02:41 EDT
A new mural is being painted in Downtown Alpena this week as a part of Fresh Waves, a public art initiative launched in 2019 by the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

LWV Alcona Candidate Forum Rescheduled  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:02:21 EDT
The Alcona County virtual Candidate Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Northeast Michigan, has been rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (July 29th).

Allor Announces July Office Hours  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:01:29 EDT
State 106th Representative Sue Allor has announced July office hours for Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Presque Isle and parts of Cheboygan Counties.

Allor to Host Tele-Town Hall on Upcoming School Year and Coronavirus  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:28 EDT
State Representative Sue Allor will host a second tele-town hall to discuss the upcoming school year and planning for the safety of Northern Michigan students Thursday, July 30th at 6 p.m.

Spruce Man Arrested for OWI Second Offense and Several Other Charges  Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:03:22 EDT
On Monday, July 6th, at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Alcona County Agencies - 112 Complaints  Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:02:28 EDT
Alcona County emergency response agencies responded to 112 calls for service in the past week ending Sunday.

APS Board Acts On Racial Diversity Resolution And Reviews Board Member Facebook Post  Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:01:26 EDT
Meeting in special session last week (Friday), Alpena School Board members took action on a racial diversity resolution, and reviewing a Facebook post by a board member that raised some...

HUNT Issues Annual Report for 2019  Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:00:24 EDT
The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team or HUNT, has released their annual report for activity in the past year ending in 2019.

Coronavirus Numbers Updated - First Death in Presque Isle  Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:36:08 EDT
Coronavirus numbers in Michigan have recently been updated, with one new death recorded in Presque Isle, the first in the area.

Witt Road Closure  Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:06:21 EDT
The Alpena County Road Commission announced Monday (July 27th) that Witt Road is closed from Herron Road to King Settlement Road until further notice due to washout.

COVID-19 Numbers Increase - Stable in Northeast Lower Michigan   Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:03:24 EDT
Michigan added over a thousand new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday, but the death rate continues to go down across the state.

Go Fund Me Page Set Up For John A Lau Saloon Owner   Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:03:04 EDT
A Go Fund Me Page has been set up to help out the owner of the John A Lau Saloon that was destroyed by fire last week.

Scaled Back But 46th Michigan Brown Trout Festival Wraps Up   Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:02:44 EDT
Fishing was great, weather was mixed, but all in all, the 46th Michigan Brown Trout Festival wrapped up Sunday to a satisfied crew of fishermen and woman.

RC Council Refers Rezoning of Lakeview Lots to Planning Commission   Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:02:23 EDT
It's an issue in Rogers City that has been bubbling in the cauldron for some time.

Montmorency Agencies Respond to 97 Calls   Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:02:04 EDT
Emergency Service agencies in Montmorency County responded to 97 calls for service in the past week.

Gas Prices Drop Slightly   Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:01:22 EDT
Lower demand and more supplies resulted in the state average gas price of $2.15 being just over four cents cheaper than last week, and over 72 cents lower than last year.

Northern UP Identified as Top Location for Vertical Launch Spaceport  Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:01:00 EDT
The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association recently announced findings from a site-selection process for a vertical space launch site that has identified a location just north of...

Theme Park Has Lower Numbers - Another Remains Closed   Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:37 EDT
Operating at 50-percent capacity since reopening two weeks ago ... Cedar Point continues its pandemic-related adjustments.

Monday State News Summary  Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:24:15 EDT
Michigan added over a thousand new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday, but the death rate continues to go down across the state.

Absent Voter Ballots Surge  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:03:26 EDT
Absentee ballots are being returned at a "steady" pace in Michigan -- ahead of the August 4th primary.

AG Joins Lawsuit Opposing Blocked Student Access  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:02:25 EDT
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop a new federal rule that threatens to bar hundreds of thousands of international...

LOWV Files Appeal to MSC  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:01:31 EDT
The League of Women Voters of Michigan has filed an appeal in the Michigan Supreme Court over a recent ruling on absentee voting rights.

Roosters Confiscated By Police  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:00:28 EDT
The Michigan Humane Society and Michigan State Police have discovered as many as 200 roosters at two homes in River Rouge, south of Detroit.

Alpena Sheriffs Office Investigating Vehicle Theft  Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:31:31 EDT
On Wednesday (July 22nd), Deputies from the Alpena County Sheriff's Office and troopers from the Michigan State Police were dispatched to a location on Monaghan Point Road where an ongoing...

MidMichigan Home Care Hosting Virtual Grief Support Group  Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:29:07 EDT
MidMichigan Home Care is hosting a virtual grief support group for those who have experienced the death of a friend, family member or loved one.

Michigan Confirms First Human Mosquito-Borne Virus of 2020  Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:28:25 EDT
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Ottawa County Health Department recently confirmed the state’s first human infection with a mosquito-borne virus for 2020 as...

Survey Finds Teens Value their Cell Phone Privacy - But Most Parents Snoop  Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:27:13 EDT
With school out for summer, the rise of social distancing, and the rise of social media apps like TikTok, teens are spending more time on their phones than ever before.

Residential Construction Declines  Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:26:00 EDT
A new report finds Michigan has the 2nd sharpest decline in residential construction since the pandemic hit.

Lake Michigan Having A Warm Summer  Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:23:58 EDT
Lake Michigan is having a warm summer. Scientists say the average surface water temperature was 75.3 degrees on July 9th...

Coronavirus Numbers Updated  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:35:48 EDT
Coronavirus numbers in Michigan have recently been updated.

City Hall Parking Lot Closure  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:35:06 EDT
Beginning at 4 a.m.

ACC Campus Opening and Mask Message  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:34:24 EDT
Alpena Community College will allow students and the public into select campus buildings beginning Monday, July 27th.

Contract Modification for 2019 Resurfacing Project  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:33:42 EDT
During their most recent meeting (July 20th), Alpena City Council approved a contract modification for the city's 2019 resurfacing contract.

Michigan Regional Jobless Rates Drop in June  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:32:49 EDT
Seasonally unadjusted jobless rates fell in all 17 of Michigan’s major labor market areas during June, according to data released recently from the Michigan Department of Technology,...

Michigan Adopts Strict PFAS in Drinking Water Standards  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:30:37 EDT
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced recently that Michigan will adopt a ruleset creating regulations limiting PFAS contamination in drinking...

Coronavirus Cases Continue To Increase Slightly in Northeast Lower Michigan   Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:01:27 EDT
Michigan has topped 75-thousand confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The state health department announced 523 new cases Wednesday, along with 6 new deaths.

Alpena Fire Releases More Information on Downtown Fire  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:17:20 EDT
Alpena City Fire Chief Bill Forbush has released a full narritive on events related to the destruction of the John A. Lau Saloon fire Tuesday.

Thursday State News Summary  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:22:04 EDT
Michigan has topped 75-thousand confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The state health department announced 523 new cases Wednesday, to go with 6 new deaths.

46th Michigan Brown Trout Festival - Leader Board As Of Wednesday 7-22-20   Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:06:59 EDT
The 46th Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival Leader Board - as of Wednesday 7-22: BROWN TROUT: 1. Ryan Wieczorkowski 8.15 2. David Rensberry 6.80 3.

Possible Coronavirus Public Exposure Locations  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:54:16 EDT
District Health Department Number 4 would like to alert the public of two possible Coronavirus exposure locations.

Target Alpena Director Gives Report to City Council  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:53:15 EDT
On Monday (July 20th), Alpena City Council members reviewed the Target Alpena Development Corporation Annual Report.

APS Board Signs Non Binding Letter of Intent For Bus Garage  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:52:33 EDT
Alpena Public School board members approved signing a non binding letter of intent with a developer in relation to swapping property for construction of a new transportation center.

New Window Coverings at Alpena Vets Office  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:51:45 EDT
As the result of reallocating dollars from a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency grant, new window covering film will be installed at the Alpena County Veterans Office located in the Harborside...

Michigan Families Urged to Catch Children Up on Needed Vaccines  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:50:32 EDT
Fewer Michigan children are currently up to date on their routine vaccines because of postponed well-child visits during the Coronavirus pandemic.

MDOT to Host Virtual Public Meeting for Harrisville Project  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:49:47 EDT
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be holding a virtual meeting to answer questions about and discuss a planned renovation of US-23 North of Harrisville.

Fire Destroys John A Lau Saloon and Restaurant   Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:02:16 EDT
The legend of Agnes the ghost, and a collection of Alpena memorabilia all went up in flames Tuesday, as a fire destroyed the John A. Lau Saloon on North Second Avenue (414) in Alpena.

RC Council Approves Ballot Request for Museum Millage   Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:01:34 EDT
If final details can be worked out, the Rogers City Council has decided to allow a millage ballot request being placed on the November general ballot for museums in the city.

46th Michigan Brown Trout Festival - Leader Board As Of Tuesday 7-21-20   Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:01:12 EDT
The 46th Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival Leader Board - as of Tuesday 7-21: BROWN TROUT: 1. Ryan Wieczorkowski 8.15 2. David Rensberry 6.80 3.

Virus Numbers In Michigan Include More Deaths   Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:00:29 EDT
There were 573 positive coronavirus reported in Michigan on Tuesday...along with nine new deaths.

Wednesday State News Summary  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:55:48 EDT
There were 573 positive coronavirus reported in Michigan on Tuesday...along with nine new deaths.

Fire at John A Lau Saloon and Restaurant - UPDATE  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:47:15 EDT
Alpena City Fire Chief Bill Forbush held a press briefing late Tuesday afternoon (July 21st) regarding the fire at John A Lau Saloon and Restaurant on 414 North Second Avenue in Alpena...

Fire at John A Lau Saloon and Restaurant  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:39:03 EDT
Alpena City Fire and Police Departments, Township Fire and EMS along with the Combat Readniness Training Center were dispatched to a fire coming from John A Lau Saloon and Restaurant on 414...

Alpena Road Commission Begins Seal Coat Program  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:38:00 EDT
Alpena County Road Commission officials say work begins this week on maintenance sealcoating of several existing paved roads in Alpena County.

ESD Approves Truancy Support  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:37:35 EDT
During their most recent meeting (July 9th) The Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service District Board of Education approved entering into a contract with the Northeast Michigan...

Insurance Companies File For Health Marketplace  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:36:51 EDT
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services has received filings from nine health insurance companies to be included in the federally facilitated Michigan Health Insurance...

Application Process Open for MI Agricultural Safety Grant Program  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:36:09 EDT
The application process is now open for $15 million in grants for Michigan farms and agricultural processors to mitigate risks of the Coronavirus across the state’s food production...

Alpena Council Approves Water Intake Cleaning Services  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:01:37 EDT
During their meeting Monday evening (July 20th), Alpena City Council approved a project for cleaning services of the water intake line at the Water Production Plant.

APS Board Elects Officers in Organizational Session   Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:01:16 EDT
Alpena Public School Board members elected officers during their annual organizational session Monday.

Budget Talks This Week In Lansing   Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:00:33 EDT
The state budget will be front and center again this week.

46th Michigan Brown Trout Festival - Leader Board As Of Monday 7-20-20   Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:07:58 EDT
The 46th Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival Leader Board: BROWN TROUT: 1. Ryan Wieczorkowski 8.15 2. David Rensberry 6.80 3.

Tuesday State News Summary  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:59:02 EDT
President Donald Trump on Monday, mentioned Detroit as one of the cities that could see federal law enforcement on the ground.

Possible Coronavirus Public Exposure  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:15:23 EDT
The District Health Department Number 4 would like to alert the public of a possible Coronavirus exposure location.

Ripley Boulevard Closure Tuesday  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:14:33 EDT
Beginning Tuesday (July 21st), Ripley Boulevard, between First Avenue and Second Avenue, will be closed to all traffic to complete street repairs.

Sheriff Office Sells Old Patrol Vehicle  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:13:50 EDT
An old patrol vehicle brought a fairly reasonable price following bids made on the SUV that were submitted to the Alpena County Sheriff Office.

Alcona County Agencies - 101 Complaints  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:13:07 EDT
Alcona County emergency response agencies responded to 101 calls for service in the past week ending Sunday. Deputies issued 3 citations and made zero arrests.

PI Sheriff - 39 Hundred Miles Traveled  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:11:33 EDT
Presque Isle County Sheriff Department officials say their deputies traveled over 39 hundred miles (3,993) while on patrol in the past week ending Saturday.

Michigan Among the Most Crowded Classrooms in the Nation  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:10:40 EDT
Schools in Michigan may have a harder time keeping students 6 feet apart than other states.

Thousands In the Dark After Northeast Lower Michigan Storms   Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:03:33 EDT
Thousands remain in the dark and some will be without electrical service until at least Tuesday after heavy storms rolled though Northeast Lower Michigan Saturday and Sunday.

Besser Foundation Offers Support for Hospital Patient Tower Project  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:03:12 EDT
The Besser Foundation recently committed $300,000 to the MidMichigan Health Foundation for the new patient tower project at MidMichigan Medical Center - Alpena.

ACC Volleyball and Basketball Seasons Moved to Spring Semester  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:02:49 EDT
Following the recommendations from the National Junior College Athletic Association Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents, the Michigan Community College Athletic...

Proposals for Alcona Schools On August 4th Ballot  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:02:27 EDT
On Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, voters in the Alcona Community School District will be asked to consider a millage proposal to provide capital improvements to school district facilities.

State Supreme Court - Over 500K Hours of Court Proceedings On Line  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:02:05 EDT
Michigan Supreme Court officials announced that courts across the state have logged more than 500,000 hours of online hearings since proceedings were moved to that format in late March.

Rogers City Council Approves Appointments   Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:01:42 EDT
Rogers City Council members recently appointed a number of persons to city boards and commissions.

Montmorency Agencies - 119 Calls For Service   Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:01:20 EDT
Montmorency County emergency response agencies had 119 calls for service in the past week ending Sunday.

Gas Prices Drop Slightly In Some Areas   Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:00:37 EDT
The current state average price of $2.19 ($2.19.3) for a gallon of regular gas was down nearly six cents (5.7) in the past week, and over 63 cents (.63.4) lower than last year at this time.

46th Michigan Brown Trout Festival - Leader Board As Of 7-19-20   Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:29:48 EDT
The 46th Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival Leader Board: BROWN TROUT: 1. Ryan Wieczorkowski 8.15 2. David Rensberry 6.80 3. Tim Wieczorkowski 5.60 4.

Monday State News Summary  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:01:20 EDT
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported more than 480 new COVID-19 cases Sunday-- after three consecutive days of more than 600 residents testing positive.

People Less Concerned About Coronavirus  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 06:04:22 EDT
A new survey of Michigan residents shows many are less concerned about the coronavirus now than in March, April and May.

Antlerless Deer License Applications Now Accepted  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 06:03:29 EDT
You may apply for an antlerless deer hunting license now through August 15th.

Walmart Mandates Mask Use At All Stores  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 06:02:26 EDT
Walmart is joining other major retailers like Best Buy and Starbucks to require customers to wear face coverings at all of its stores, including Sam's Club stores.

Governor Suspends Front Line Worker Laws  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 06:01:23 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an Executive Order which scales back the suspension of scope of practice laws for frontline health care workers while continuing suspension of certain...

Soo Tribe Gets Relief Funding  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 06:00:30 EDT
With funding made available through the CARES Act, the Sault Ste.

Alpena Township Pulls Road Share Funding Programs With Road Commission  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:16:53 EDT
In light of an unknown budget situation, the Charter Township of Alpena has withdrawn from some cost share road projects with the Alpena County Road Commission.

One Man Dead After Personal Injury Accident  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:08:11 EDT
On man is dead after a personal injury accident Thursday evening (July 16th, 6:20 p.m.) Oscoda Township Police officials say they were dispatched to the 4400 block of Loud Dam Road in...

Governor Whitmer Strengthens Executive Order on Masks  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:06:05 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed another executive order, which strengthens her previous order requiring all Michigan residents to wear a mask in indoor public spaces and crowded...

AMA ESD Board Approved Finances for June  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:04:41 EDT
During their most recent meeting (July 9th), Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service District Board of Education members reviewed and accepted the first closing of financial...

540k Invested in Rural Michigan Health Care  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:03:58 EDT
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $153 million to build and improve community facilities to benefit rural residents in 23 states.

Classic Cars and Coffee in Downtown Alpena  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:03:04 EDT
Classic Car enthusiasts can head to Downtown Alpena the last two Saturday’s of July (July 18th and 25th) for Coffee and Cars from 8 to 11 am.

Another Coronavirus Death Reported In Alpena County  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:06:43 EDT
. Another Coronavirus death has been reported in Alpena County.

Airport Bill Causes Additional Budget Problem For County  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:54:14 EDT
Alpena County Commissioner Finance Committee members learned of an additional 2-hundred 24 thousand dollar bill related to airport terminal construction they will be responsible for.

SURVEY - Many APS Students Participated In On Line Learning  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:53:30 EDT
A survey has been completed to gauge how Alpena Public School parents and students felt about their online learning experiences after Coronavirus forced schools to close.

ESD Approves Asbestos Abatement at Pied Piper  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:52:47 EDT
During their most recent meeting (July 9th), AMA-ESD (Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service District) Board members approved a proposal for asbestos abatement at Pied Piper School.

Brain Injury Support Group Now Available Online  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:52:03 EDT
To help those who have suffered a brain injury, as well as their caregivers, family and friends, a new online support group is available.

AG Nessel and MSP Release OK2SAY 2019 Annual Report  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:51:16 EDT
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in partnership with the Michigan State Police recently released the 2019 OK2SAY Annual Report. OK2SAY received 5,742 tips in 2019.

Virus Cases Continue to Increase In State  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:02:16 EDT
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says if Michigan's coronavirus cases continue to increase, she may re-implement some restrictions to control it's spread.

Grant Funds For Michigan Small Business Restart Program  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:01:53 EDT
It was announced recently that the $100 million Michigan Small Business Restart Program will leverage federal funding through the CARES Act to help reduce the economic impact of the ongoing...

MI Jobless Rate Declines in June - Above Pre-Pandemic Levels  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:01:31 EDT
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell by 6.5% to 14.8% in June, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.