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Black River sturgeon hatchery offers free tours Sept. 5

Lake sturgeon are one of Michigan’s most unique and interesting fish, and you have the chance to see them up close and in person this Labor Day weekend. To learn more about what goes into rearing sturgeon, you’re invited to take a free tour at the Black River hatchery on Sept. 5. Tours ...

Local fishing is hit and miss

LANSING - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its fishing report for communities in Northeast Michigan. Walleye fishing in the region remains good, but the hooking of silver fish, such as salmon and steelhead, has been slow, the DNR said in a press release. Below is a ...

New apartments expected to be completed by first day of school at ACC

ALPENA — Another 34 students will not have to worry about where they’re living as they start or continue their degrees at the Alpena Community College. Construction on the new College Park apartments which will house those students began last fall. The new addition will allow a total of ...

Maple Ridge Township Supervisor reaches plea deal

ALPENA — Maple Ridge Township Supervisor John Male, 72, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of disorderly person drunk and causing a public disturbance, trespass, and operating while visibly impaired by liquor in the 88th District Court in Alpena. The charge of operating while visibly ...

Alpena record shop Noise and Toys settles into new Werth Road location

ALPENA - Ryan Edmonds has settled into the new location of his small business Noise and Toys after moving the longtime record shop from its downtown location to a standalone building on Werth Road. The shop, which sells new and used vinyl records, CDs, tapes and music-related novelty items, ...