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Fair society ceases negotiations with Blackwaters NE

ALPENA — The Alpena County Fair Society and Alpena County Fair Board met on Tuesday at the Ramada Inn to present concerns members had regarding the fair board’s proposed rental and use agreement with Blackwaters NE. After a vote by fair society members, the fair board chose to cease ...

HUNT 2025 annual report breakdown

ALPENA — The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team (HUNT) released its 2025 annual report and presented it to the Alpena City Council on April 20, showing the success of their drug operations. In 2025, HUNT gained a new commander, Michigan State Police (MSP) D/Lt. Ray Rollet, after the retirement ...

Governor Whitmer celebrates new women’s hockey team in Detroit

LANSING — On Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on the announcement of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) expansion to Detroit, including a new professional women’s hockey team and the 2026 PWHL Awards Ceremony and Draft on June 16 and 17, ...

Busy times at Presque Isle District Library

ROGERS CITY - The Presque Isle District Library is gearing up for a summer of fun across the county with events to celebrate spring The Culinary Colors Spice Club features four unique spices for sampling at the Rogers City and Millersburg Branch Libraries this May. Millersburg kits will be ...