LANSING - Off-road vehicles are fun year-round, but activity in Michigan ramps up in the spring and summer as people head to trails and ORV scramble areas to enjoy world-class riding experiences. Keeping safety in mind is vital during any ride, for you and others. According to 2025 ...

ALPENA – On Monday, the Alpena Township Board of Trustees voted to approve an upgrade to the fire department’s medical licensure. The current level of licensure is Medical First Responder (MFR) to Basic Life Support (BLS) in a tight 4-3 vote. The change elevates the department’s ...

ALPENA — Devin Matthews, 23, charged with causing two deaths in a fatal car crash in Alpena in 2024, attended the second part of his preliminary examination on Wednesday in the 88th District Court. In total, Matthews is charged with two counts of second degree murder, two counts of ...

LANSING — When Brian Neff retired from the Air Force, he had his eyes on a farm on the outskirts of Traverse City. The land was once operated by his wife’s grandparents before it was leased out for years after her grandparents stopped tending to it. In 2021, the Neffs bought the property ...

ALPENA - Many people celebrate the Independence Day holiday with fireworks. The best and safest way to do so is to attend a public fireworks display conducted by licensed pyrotechnics professionals. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Alpena Chamber of Commerce and generous support from ...

LANSING - On Thursday State Rep. Cam Cavitt led the House in unanimously passing his plan to let Michigan children operate lemonade stands without excessive government fees and regulations. “It’s time to raise a glass and celebrate,” said Cavitt (R-Cheboygan). “Children from our ...