MICHIGAN — The easiest way to keep first responders and others who work on our roadways safe is to slow down and move over when you see the emergency lights of a police car, tow truck or other service vehicle on the side of the road, according to a Thursday press release from the Michigan ...
An autopsy report released Thursday determined that the third of four Michigan women to die this year at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility took her own life by acute aspirin poisoning. The report, completed at the Michigan Medicine Pathology and Clinical Laboratories in Ann Arbor, ...
ALPENA — At their regular meeting Wednesday the Alpena County Library Board of Trustees voted to approve updates to their reconsideration procedure. The reconsideration procedure and form allow patrons of the library to express their concerns about library materials and petition for action ...
Tawas/Au Gres: Anglers reported catching walleye in fair numbers in 60 feet of water using both crawler harnesses and crankbaits. Lake trout and freshwater drum were also caught. Anglers who made the run to Charity Island had success catching walleye, with the best results coming on bottom bouncers fished in 14 feet of water. Anglers fishing the shipping channel reported that walleye fishing was hit or miss. Many undersized walleye were caught, along with freshwater drum, channel catfish, and white bass. In the Standish area, anglers reported catching good numbers of walleye at the ...
ALPENA – The City Clerk is accepting nominating petitions from candidates for the elective offices of two council members, according to a press release on Friday. The term of office is four years, from 2027 to 2030. Qualified candidates will be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election. The deadline to file is Tuesday at 4 p.m. The City encourages candidates to file early to ensure there is adequate time to obtain additional signatures if needed. A proper filing must include the following: 1. Two original copies of the Affidavit of Identity; 2. Statement of ...
ALPENA — The City of Alpena and Alpena County are partnering to provide free N95 masks to residents as wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality across northern Michigan, according to a press release on Friday. Masks are available in the lobbies of the following locations: – Alpena Public Safety Facility – Alpena County Sheriff’s Office Residents are asked to take no more than two masks per person while supplies last. The City reminds residents that masks are beyond the manufacturer’s recommended shelf-life date but remain unopened in their original packaging. ...
