ALPENA — A powerful thunderstorm that had wind gusts up to 60 miles an hour, heavy rain, and small hail that hit Alpena at about noon today has caused some power outages and fallen trees. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Alpena County just before noon ...
ALPENA — Construction projects at parks in Alpena are either underway or slated to begin soon. The demolition of the old tennis and basketball courts at Bay View Park is underway, which will pave the way for a new sports complex, and the construction of the new restroom and pavilion ...
ALPENA — A physical privacy policy that has received pushback from community members was discussed at the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday. The Fairview Area Schools Physical Privacy Policy was on the agenda for a first reading. The policy regulates the use of ...
ALPENA — In its fourth year of visiting Alpena, the Viking Octantis cruised into Thunder Bay on Saturday, bringing in 372 guests and 261 crew members, including scientists who conduct research while traveling the Great Lakes and around the world. The cruise ship anchored in Thunder Bay, ...
∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes can be viewed at artintheloft.org. Email director@artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877. ∫ Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan ...
GRAYLING — Maple syrup producers in Northeast Michigan are still struggling after the recent ice storm that left thousands without power and decimated acres of forestland. Many are hopeful that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) can provide grant money for recovery, though the process has been ...