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Alcona County police update

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week June 15 to 21, 79 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 8 Arrests: 0 Traffic/Traffic Stop: 31 Personal ...

Montmorency police update

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release June 22, 2026 Total: 100 Alarms: 1 Animal Control: 14 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...

Commissioners look ahead to fairgrounds’ future

ALPENA — Alpena County Commissioners look ahead to the future of the fairgrounds and how the county will fund the needed repairs. Commissioners and county officials say that the price tag is dependent on a pending inspection. County Commissioner Todd Britton, who sits on the Facilities, ...

Heat expected to roll in next week

ALPENA – Heat index values are forecasted to climb sharply across northern Michigan early next week, potentially reaching the mid- to upper 90s and even the 100s in some localized spots, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Sean Christensen. “Most of the region will see ...

Prentiss Street closure

ALPENA - On Monday, Prentiss Street, between Harbor Drive and the pier will be closed to all traffic. Prentiss Street will be closed so the contractors can work on the Yacht Club/Kiddie Park parking lot. This closure should last one day unless weather or construction delays occur. Signage and ...

Business Honor Roll picnic celebrates community support

The Business Relations Committee at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena recently welcomed local professionals and industry leaders to a Business Honor Roll Appreciation Picnic hosted by Alpena Agency in their downtown location. Established in 1994, the Business Honor Roll brings together local ...