Local News
Alpena forced to release partially-treated sewage into river
ALPNENA - Due to recent extreme rainfall and significant groundwater saturation, the City of Alpena’s sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant are currently experiencing capacity issues. In an effort to manage the excess flow and reduce strain on the system, the ...
PIE&G considering gas shutoffs, customer evacuations possible
ONAWAY – Due to significant flooding across our service area, some of our natural gas mains are now exposed due to washed-out roads and culverts. This creates a higher risk of damage, and if a line is compromised, we may need to shut off gas service to affected areas for safety. Please stay ...
Genschaw Road collapses, closed
Flooding damaging roads, stranding people in their homes
ALPENA – Flooding in Northeast Michigan is beginning to destroy local roads and even strand people in their homes because the roads are becoming impassable, especially in Alcona County. Local road commissions, along with Michigan Department of Transportation officials, have been responding ...
Alpena County finance meeting
ALPENA - There is an Alpena County Finance, Ways and Means Committee meeting today at 9:30 a.m. in the Howard Male Conference Room and by Zoom. The meeting packet can be found on the County's website. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.





