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Trick or treating tonight in Alpena

ALPENA - Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution while traveling in Alpena tonight as the streets and sidewalks will be full of trick-or-treaters for Halloween. The established trick-or-treating hours in Alpena are 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Get involved: State parks, bear dens, firewood smarts

LANSING - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has provided an update on state land, park, and wildlife news. Below is information on the ongong DNR projects and initiatives. Let us know about bear den locations In case you missed it, the DNR is asking those who spend time outdoors ...

Magic in Our Midst family event on Nov. 7

ALPENA – Magic in Our Midst is a free magical event for children and their families to meet the animals of the woods. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening, Nov. 7 at Island Park in Alpena. Island Park is located at the corner of US 23 and Long Rapids Road. Guided ...

Alpena County approves Youth and Recreation, Older Persons allocations

ALPENA — The Alpena County Board of Commissioners voted to approve allocations from the Youth and Recreation and Older Persons funds, $691,780 and $754,839 respectively. The county will distribute those funds to the grantees early next year. Youth and Recreation Committee Chairman Tony ...

Alcona County voters to decide on EMS millage renewal

HARRISVILLE – Alcona County voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to renew a property tax that pays for about half of the county’s ambulance service. The proposal asks voters to renew up to 1.2095 mills for four years, from 2026 through 2029, for Alcona County emergency medical services. ...