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Rogers City Hall closed today

Rogers City Hall will be closed today due to the winter storm. For emergencies, dial 911. For all other storm-related inquiries, call Presque Isle County Dispatch at (989) 734-2156.

Winter storm update from Alpena Power Company

ALPENA — As Winter Storm Iona moved across the midwestern states of the country on Sunday, Alpena Power Company urged customers to remain vigilant and continue to follow their emergency preparedness plans until the storm passes. According to a press release on Sunday, the main threat to ...

State Emergency Operations Center activates ahead of severe weather

MICHIGAN — Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) on Sunday due to the threat of significant weather impacts across Michigan. “This morning, I am activating our State Emergency Operations Center to ensure coordination efforts are in place ahead of ...

Montmorency County police report

MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Total: 77 Alarms: 0 Animal Control: 4 Traffic Arrests: 1 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: 0 Complaint Arrest: 0 Animal/Vehicle Crashes: 3 Disputes: 3 Lewiston EMS: 11 Lewiston Fire: 0 ...

MDHHS offers tips, resources to stay safe during severe weather

MICHIGAN – In recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 15 until 21, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) shared resources to help Michigan residents prepare for severe weather, which includes making a personal emergency plan. “As we enter severe ...

Why Michigan’s rural schools wrestle with funding, staffing challenges

LANSING – Public education advocates are pushing for more per-pupil state aid to schools in high-poverty areas and isolated rural communities and for special education students. Alex Stamm is the education policy analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, a research and advocacy ...