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Trapping is necessary for management of wildlife populations

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ALPENA — Local store owners say that trapping is necessary to manage wildlife populations and to protect farms and livestock. Ralph Inglis, co-owner of F&T Fur Harvester’s Trading Post in Alpena, explained that trapping game is “just another form of hunting.” He said that ...

Alcona County police update

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Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week Feb. 16 to 22, 77 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 1 Arrests: 0 Car/Deer: 4 Traffic/Traffic ...

Montmorency County police update

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Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release Feb. 23, 2026 Total: 99 Alarms: 2 Animal Control: 4 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...

Alpena received higher than normal snowfall in February

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ALPENA — Alpena received higher than normal precipitation and snowfall in the month of February, according to the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service, 22.3 inches of new snow fell through the course of the month. The snow on the ground reached a maximum depth ...