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Ice storm forecasted for NE Michigan

The National Weather Service Gaylord has announced a winter storm warning effective at 8 p.m. Tuesday night and lasting through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and gusty winds. Significant icing is expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations could be ...

Alpena Power warns of sleet and ice accumulation expected Tuesday night

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 8 p.m. this evening to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, a Tuesday press release from Alpena Power Company states. Mixed precipitation is expected with snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and between a tenth and quarter ...

Foster Closet of Northern Michigan seeking donations

ALPENA – The Foster Closet of Northern Michigan is currently seeking donations from the community. Operated by volunteers, the Foster Closet helps reduce financial strain on foster families and provides children with personal items, often supporting them within the first few days of ...

Superintendent addresses students searching weapons-related content

ATLANTA — On Thursday, the Superintendent of Atlanta Community Schools Tawny Hisscock released a letter to parents informing them of recent incidents where students searched for weapons-related content using school issued devices. Hisscock emphasized that there were no threats made to the ...