LANSING – With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reminds residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and other surface waters. Foam can form on any body of water. It can be white, off-white or brown, and may have an ...

ALCONA - Alcona Schools proudly announced Arthur Good as the 2026 recipient of the Alcona Community Schools Distinguished Alumni Award during the Class of 2026 Senior Awards Night held on May 13. Established in 2023, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding graduates of Alcona ...

ALPENA - The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday,

By J.E. Rose “It’s opening night at the Alpena Civic Theatre for the spring program!” Or so I hear the voices in my head as I drive by the theatre on the way to Latitudes. “We should probably see it...” But why, exactly, are they doing a Christmas play in May? Granted, winter ...

ALPENA – A familiar piece of local history will have a vibrant new purpose since Shaun Rogers, an Alpena native and longtime resident, purchased the former Boys and Girls Club located in Alpena. He said it will be named Kraken Racks, a modern pool hall with axe throwing and six ...