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Alpena man arrested for possessing child sexually abusive material

ALPENA - In November 2024, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post began a criminal investigation involving a 30-year old Alpena man. Troopers received a tip from the MSP Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force regarding accounts with suspected child ...

Soo Locks to open for 2026 shipping season

SAULT STE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the start of the 2026 Great Lakes shipping season. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) ...

Lots to do for Lifelong Learners next week

ALPENA — The Alpena Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has released its event schedule for next week and they will offer people an opportunity to learn more about photography, and journal writing. A list of the events is as follows below: On March 17 from noon until 1 p.m. at the ...

White Pine Quilt Guild meets Monday

HARRISVILLE — The next meeting of the White Pine Quilt Guild is on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the EMS Station located at 2600 M-72 in Harrisville . The Guild meets every third Monday of the month and is always seeking new members. To learn more about the Guild, check them out on Facebook.

No lotto results today

Editor's note: Tuesday’s Michigan Lottery results were unavailable at press time. The News adjusted its deadline due to the forecasted ice storm in Northeastern Michigan. Lotto results should return in Thursday’s edition of The News.