Michigan may adopt grey wolf hunting season if federal protections are lifted
LANSING – Pending legislation would allow grey wolf hunting and trapping if the federal government takes the animals off the Endangered Species List. The possibility raises concerns among environmentalists that removing grey wolves from federal protection could set the species back and ...
Cavitt prepares for reelection against Hamilton
ALPENA – Michigan House Representative Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, is the 106th district incumbent for this November’s election. He said if re-elected, he would support a moratorium for data centers, property tax reform, and upgrades to state infrastructure, such as dams. Cavitt is running ...
Local fishing report
The Michigan Department of Natural REsources has released it weekly fishing report. In the area, fewer boats are taking to the lakes, but there is still some nice fish being caught. Northeast Lower Peninsula Alpena: Very little boat activity was observed over the past week. Anglers who ...
MDHHS reminds residents to participate in regular breast and cervical cancer screenings
LANSING – As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reminds Michigan women to stay up to date on cervical and breast cancer screenings. Each year, breast cancer causes approximately 40,000 deaths in the U.S., and in 2026 it is ...
Fish cleaning station shut down
ALPENA - After another busy season, the Fish Cleaning Station motors and grinding system require maintenance. The fish cleaning station at the Alpena Marina is now closed for the season. Closing the fish cleaning station early will allow city employees to do the necessary maintenance in a timely manner so the fish cleaning Station can reopen on time next year