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Glennie fire results in loss of residence

On Wednesday at 8:35 a.m. Alcona County Central Dispatch received a 911 call about a residential structure fire on Willert Street in Curtis Township. The Curtis Township Fire Department and deputies from the Alcona County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the scene. Upon their arrival it was ...

Fees for City of Alpena boat launch permits changed

Fees for City of Alpena boat launch permits have changed as of Tuesday, according to a press release from the City of Alpena. New rates are as follows: A daily permit costs $8, a three-day permit costs $15, and a five-day permit costs $25. A city resident seasonal permit costs $30 and a ...

Starlite Beach Splash Park hours extended

The City of Alpena will be extending the hours of operation of the Starlite Beach Splash Park now through Monday. Hours of operation have been extended until 10:30 p.m. nightly through Monday. The park will still open at 9 a.m. Beginning Tuesday, regular hours of operation, from 9 a.m. to 9 ...

Firefighters respond to structure fire in Herron

The Sanborn Township and Hubbard Lake fire departments responded to a structure fire on Gries Road in Herron this afternoon. A tanker from the Combat Readiness Training Center was also called to the scene. Michigan State Police personnel blocked off a portion of the road while firefighters ...