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Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects

LANSING — Michigan drivers can expect another summer filled with orange barrels, detours and road crews as road and bridge construction projects ramp up across the state. Even as major construction plans remain on schedule, industry leaders say rising costs, inflation and global instability ...

Commissioners look ahead to fairgrounds’ future

ALPENA — Alpena County Commissioners look ahead to the future of the fairgrounds and how the county will fund the needed repairs. Commissioners and county officials say that the price tag is dependent on a pending inspection. County Commissioner Todd Britton, who sits on the Facilities, ...

Bald eagle success story faces new threats

LANSING — The number of bald eagles in Michigan is declining, and funding delays aren’t helping the cause. Researchers who have spent decades climbing trees, banding eaglets and monitoring nests say something unusual is happening this year. Field crews working with long-term monitoring ...

Heat expected to roll in next week

ALPENA – Heat index values are forecasted to climb sharply across northern Michigan early next week, potentially reaching the mid- to upper 90s and even the 100s in some localized spots, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Sean Christensen. “Most of the region will see ...

Alcona County Library events

HARRISVILLE — The Alcona County Library announced several upcoming events at its Harrisville branch that people can enjoy. Artist Trading Cards Abigail Adams presents an Artist trading cards workshop on July 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. ...