LAKE LEELANAU — James Schaberg was exploring Sleeping Bear Point in Glen Haven when he came across a series of ice caves and ice volcanoes on the big lake. “I’m always timid and cautious,” Schaberg said. “It’s rare to see them grow to this size.” Schaberg says the caves and ...

ALPENA — Chisholm Street business owners who faced the loss of their properties in a fire on Wednesday expressed that they felt shock at the destruction and acknowledged the compassion shown by the Alpena community. The Alpena Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at ...

ALPENA — A fire on the 800 block of Chisholm Street on Wednesday resulted in a total loss of the buildings that housed the Sports Page Lounge, The Pampered Paw, and Lucky Rabbit Tattoo, as well as two apartments. It appears however that John Boy’s restaurant may have survived with only ...

ALPENA – On Wednesday night, the City of Alpena issued a boil water notice for Alpena, after a large water main ruptured on Ripley Boulevard. It is unknown when the advisory will be lifted. The water main break forced a loss of pressure in the water system while could cause bacteria in ...

ALPENA — In partnership with Target Alpena, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) hopes to expand the Water Street Commons by adding up to eight new sheds to the property, according to Anne Gentry, DDA executive director. On Tuesday, Gentry told DDA board members that she has ...