Last week we explored how walleye are tagged and released and how you can partner with biologists by reporting your catches of tagged fish. Here is the rest of the story. The reported tag returns from anglers and other captures are used by biologists, in this case Dave Fielder at the Alpena ...

LANSING - Dry conditions and wind have elevated fire danger across much of Michigan, with the risk particularly high in the northern Lower Peninsula due to downed trees and branches from the March 2025 ice storm. "Even with the heavy rains this spring, recent drier weather in the northern ...

ALPENA – The Alpena Township Board of Trustees found itself evenly divided during a special meeting, resulting in a tie vote on a possible blight enforcement millage. It failed to advance. Trustee Cash Kroll was not present for the vote. After discussion, the board was evenly split on how ...

ALPENA — Individuals in Alpena County have questioned why state grants haven’t been used to remedy the repairs needed at the Alpena County Fairgrounds. Since the Alpena County Fair Society voted on Tuesday to cease negotiations with Blackwarters NE, the future of the fairgrounds and a path ...

ALPENA — Pied Piper School transition students hosted their annual plant sale on Thursday and Friday, just in time for Mother’s Day. Sales will continue throughout next week from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transition students at Pied Piper are ages 18 through 26 years old. ...

LINCOLN — Alcona Community Schools (ACS) Teacher Tim Campbell, instructor of the industrial technology program, has received recognition for leading a Program of Outstanding Quality from the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES). Alcona High School English Teacher ...