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An Evening of Pre-War Blues rescheduled

ALPENA — An Evening of Pre-War Blues, which was scheduled at the Alpena County Library for tonight, has been rescheduled for April 16 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. due to the local ice storm. An Evening of Pre-War Blues Music is a musical and historical survey of the Blues from the turn of ...

Home explosion in Alpena sends two to hospital

ALPENA – Two Alpena residents were injured in a gas explosion at a home on Alpena’s northside on Tuesday, according to City of Alpena Fire Chief Andy Marceau. The gas leak and explosion forced first responders to evacuate the immediate area until the leak was located and addressed. the ...

Alpena County 911 surcharge explained

ALPENA — Kim Elkie, director of Alpena County Central Dispatch, said the 911 surcharge is essential to fund the center, which provides essential life saving services to Alpena County residents. Voters in Alpena County will decide in May if they want to keep the surcharge as it is now, or ...

Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency in Alcona and Alpena counties

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday declared a state of emergency for Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties to assist with response and recovery efforts following extreme winter weather, according to a press release. The Governor has also declared a state of energy ...