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City asks residents keep ice storm debris on property

ALPENA — According to the City of Alpena, due to the amount of snow ahead of the ice storm and also anticipated overnight, the City of Alpena is asking the public to keep storm debris on their property and please do not place it on the curbs. The release stated that the City Department of ...

Alpena Power Company power outage update

According to a press release from Alpena Power Company (APC) on Monday, as of 5 a.m. approximately 65% of customers were without power. The release states that crews were addressing the outages and that the company had additional contract crews assisting. “This is another catastrophic ...

Consumers Energy moves crews, equipment into Northern Michigan

MICHIGAN – On Monday, Consumers Energy reported in a press release that crews, equipment, and support resources were in place across Northern Michigan as communities recover from severe weather over the weekend. As of Monday, high winds were expected to continue and the company anticipated ...

Alpena County Emergency Operations recommendations

According to a press release from Alpena County Emergency Operations on Monday, residents are advised to take precautions following severe wintry weather that has left hundreds without power in Northeast Michigan. Below are suggestions to stay safe and available resources: — Drip water ...

Print Delivery Suspended Tuesday Due to Severe Weather

ALPENA --- Due to severe winter weather conditions impacting Northern Michigan, our newspaper will not be printed or delivered on Tuesday. The safety of our employees, carriers, and distribution teams remains our top priority during these extreme conditions. Subscribers will still have full ...

Alpena Water Treatment Plant update

According to the City of Alpena Water Utilities, the water treatment plant is currently operating on backup generator power. The drinking water system remains fully functional, and the water being produced continues to meet all state and federal safety standards. The water is safe for ...