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Alpena Township road closures

ALPENA — Hinckley Boulevard, between Werth Road and Pebble Street, in Alpena Township, will have intermittent road closures for necessary utility repairs today at 8 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m. The temporary road closure will affect local traffic as well as emergency vehicles. Motorists ...

AAA warns drivers: winter road salt can cause hidden vehicle damage

DEARBORN — You might not see it, but something on winter roads right now could be slowly destroying your vehicle. Road salt, applied to improve traction on icy roads, can also accelerate rust on your vehicle’s undercarriage. “Salt damage is easy to miss because it happens underneath the ...

St. Paw-trick’s Day at Go Fetch Pet Supply

On Feb. 28, Go Fetch Pet Supply will host its St. Paw-trick’s Day Photo Booth. People can snap a festive photo of their pet ahead of the holiday with shamrocks, green props, and cozy, pet-friendly vibes. Perfect for sharing early with friends and family, or just keeping a cute keepsake ...

Learn to Play Lorcana at Alpena library

The Alpena County Library is hosting Magic: the Gathering on Feb. 28 from noon until 1 p.m. Do you like Disney? In this community-led program, people will learn how to play the card game Lorcana. Disney Lorcana is a game where you team up with your favorite Disney characters and embark ...

Murder and Mayhem: Alcona’s Historical Crimes

HARRISVILLE — The Alcona Historical Society is offering their second 2026 Cabin Fever Lecture series presentation titled "Murder and Mayhem: Alcona's Historical Crimes." Cheryl Peterson, editor of the Alcona County Review will explore some of the most fascinating historic mysteries in ...