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Heating your home safely this winter

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ALPENA — Alpena City Fire Department (AFD) Fire Chief Andy Marceau said that as temperatures drop and people find ways to heat their homes, they should take extra precautions when using space heaters, fire places, or woodstoves. Across the state of Michigan residents have been experiencing ...

Smith expected to head to trial in EMS impersonation case

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ATLANTA. — Douglas Smith, 67, is expected to head to trial in the coming months, according to a hearing Monday in the 26th Circuit Court in Montmorency County. The court also heard arguments for a motion to quash bind over from the defense. The motion was denied. Smith is charged with ...

How to avoid frozen pipes

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ALPENA – With the frigid weather that has blanketed Northeast Michigan not expected to end soon, residents should be extra careful with their water usage, and the pipes that carry that water. So far, the city of Alpena has not had to issue any running-water notices, City Engineer Steve ...

2026 Black Lake sturgeon season opens Feb. 7

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The 2026 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. on Feb. 7. All anglers must register online to participate in the fishing season, and those age 17 or older must have a valid Michigan fishing license. The harvest limit for the 2026 season ...

Guitar Summit to support Thunder Bay Arts Council

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The Thunder Bay Arts Council is hosting a fundraiser concert called the Guitar Summit Revisited. The concert will take place at the Alpena APlex on Feb. 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Drinks and concessions will be ...