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Pine Road temporary closure today

Pine Road, located between U.S.-23 and Hinckley Boulevard, in the Charter Township of Alpena, will have intermittent road closures for utility repairs from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. The temporary road closure will affect local traffic and emergency vehicles. Motorists are encouraged to use ...

Alpena Suicide Prevention Walk raises awareness

ALPENA — Over 200 people participated in the sixth annual Alpena Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday at Bay View Park in Alpena. Attendees gathered at Bay View Park ahead of the walk to listen to speeches and receive support from community partners, focusing on mental health resources. ...

Northern Michigan Fiber Festival a hub of creativity

ALPENA — The Northern Michigan Fiber Festival returned to Alpena on Saturday and Sunday at the APlex, offering a wide variety of fiber arts, from yarn to felting to jewelry and much more. Over 50 vendors spread out in the APlex tennis court area, and live spinning demonstrations and ...

Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor victims of shooting in Grand Blanc Township

LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor and remember the victims of Sunday's shooting at the Church of Jesus ...

Consumers Energy announces plans for new solar array in Alcona County

Consumers Energy has announced developing plans for a solar array project in Alcona County. According to a press release from Consumer's Energy, the energy company and Gustin Solar are working with residents of Gustin and Harrisville townships in Alcona County, where the project will be ...