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Alpena and Northeastern Michigan's telephone history

ALPENA — With today’s smartphone you can be on the corner of Chisholm Street and 2nd Avenue, boating on Long Lake, or U.S. 23 south near Nicholson Hill Road and dial up someone in New Zealand and be connected in well under a minute. Or, with your cellular, text a message to a friend in ...

It’s time for ‘corn sweat’ as mid-summer hits

LANSING — During the summer, corn undergoes a process called evapotranspiration, known by many as “corn sweat” to cool itself down. As Michigan’s summer crops continue to grow, residents may notice a familiar smell on warm summer evenings: corn. The scent often raises questions about ...

Harmony Festival still attracts large crowds

HARRISVILLE — The Harmony Festival is coming up this weekend in Harrisville, and you won’t want to miss it. The festival begins on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and extends through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities will take place in Harrisville at the corner of U.S.-23 and ...

The Alpena Bi-Path: Perseverance

ALPENA — July and August have now passed, and the excitement surrounding Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of the Alpena Bi-Path has become a cherished summer memory—what a fun celebration this town exhibited – the parade and all. But perhaps the most important lesson from both ...

Montmorency County police update

ATLANTA - The Montmorency Council Sheriff's office has release an update on police activity and call volumes for last week. The details are below. Total calls: 132 Alarms: 2 Animal Control: 7 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: 0 Complaint Arrest: ...

A place for health, fitness, and recreation

ALPENA — The Alpena Senior Citizens Center has had a steady increase in the amount of seniors who are taking advantage of the health, fitness, and recreation programs it hosts. Interactive exercise classes have become very popular and the number of participants has nearly doubled over ...