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AG Nessel Announces Landmark Settlement with Meta

LANSING — On Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. to implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook. In addition to the set of safety features, Michigan will receive at least $171 million ...

Utility-scale solar project in Alcona County in limbo

ALPENA — Gustin Township in Alcona County denied a special use permit on Aug. 6 which would have allowed the construction of a utility-scale solar operation. This denial is one part of a three part plan that would give Consumers Energy the green light to install a solar panel operation which ...

APS board meeting rundown

ALPENA — The annual handbooks and code of conduct were approved, among other agenda items at the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday. *Athletic Director Ben Henry updated the board about the new app for students, parents, and coaches. The app includes all things ...

Council rejects goose hunt, requests additional data

ALPENA - The Alpena Municipal Council on Monday unanimously rejected a staff recommendation to hold a controlled Canada goose hunt this fall, leaving the city without an authorized hunt inside city limits for a second consecutive year. The proposed hunt would have taken place during the ...

Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor Dolly Parton

LANSING — On Tuesday, in accordance with an order issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff at 6:00PM on ...

Presque Isle Township Fire Department open house

PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle Township Fire Department is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its reestablishment and it will host an open house on Sept. 1, from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the fire station located at 24335 U.S. 23-S in Presque Isle. All members of the public are invited to attend.