Local News
NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants
ALPENA — NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for five primary and six alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. The sanctuary is ...
Spring floods pop up in Alpena area
ALPENA – Above average precipitation, coupled with melting snow have contributed to recent flooding issues in Alpena County, causing the closure of some roads and spurred a water rescue in Long Rapids Township. Alpena County Sheriff Erik Smith explained the situation on why a water rescue ...
The Easter Bunny visits Alpena
Alpena County seeking candidates for animal control officer
ALPENA – Alpena County Commissioners will discuss the hiring and promotion of a shelter manager and an animal control officer tomorrow. Commissioners will vote to either approve or deny the appointment of a full-time shelter manager and an animal control officer. In a statement from Alpena ...
Rooted in community, farmers markets continue to grow
LANSING – One of the earliest memories Courtney Prielipp has of visiting farmers markets is her family’s corner stall, where she ran around and watched her brother play with toy tractors. “I probably want to say I was 2 or 3 when I was going to the farmers market,” said Prielipp, now ...






