ALPENA — Alpena received higher than normal precipitation and snowfall in the month of February, according to the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service, 22.3 inches of new snow fell through the course of the month. The snow on the ground reached a maximum depth ...

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week Feb. 16 to 22, 77 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 1 Arrests: 0 Car/Deer: 4 Traffic/Traffic ...

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release Feb. 23, 2026 Total: 99 Alarms: 2 Animal Control: 4 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...

MICHIGAN — Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared March as Reading Month in Michigan in a press release on Sunday. She highlighted her continued focus on literacy supporting readers through the new Every Child Reads plan announced in her State of the State address. “This March, and every ...

ALPENA – Alpena Snowplow and salt truck drivers have had to deal with more than just the stress of maintaining the icy and snowy roads this winter. They have also been the target of abusive behavior and threats from frustrated residents. The hope is the situation will taper down before law ...