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Teams bolster upstream dam in Cheboygan

CHEBOYGAN — As work to get the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex hydroelectric plant up and running continues, a team of up to 70 workers pitched in to shore up an upstream dam, according to a Michigan State Police (MSP) press release on Thursday. On Wednesday, it was reported that water had ...

Alpena County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) update, Thursday

ALPENA - The Alpena County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) advised residents to visit the Alpena County Facebook page for regular updates regarding safety, road conditions, resources and health/safety information, according to an EOC press release on Thursday. “Please take time to check ...

Road repairs will begin once water recedes

ALPENA – Across Northeast Michigan water levels continue to cause concern for maintenance crews responsible for road repairs. Local road commissions say road repairs will take place once water levels recede. Alpena County Road Commission Managing Director Ryan Brege said road repairs will ...

Whitmer celebrates growth in Northeast Michigan

ALPENA — Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Alpena on Thursday for a ribbon cutting at the new Thunder Bay Community Health Service (TBCHS) and Bay Athletic Club (BAC) building. Dr. Richard Bates, CEO of TBCHS, welcomed everyone to the event. “Welcome to the official ribbon cutting of ...

DHD4 advises residents to be cautious with flood waters

ALPENA – District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) is advising residents to proceed with caution as it relates to standing water or sewage issues citizens might be experiencing, and to use caution as water levels continue to rise. Environmental Health Director for DHD4, Joe Scheele, a ...