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Help track Michigan’s next generation of wild turkeys

LANSING - If you spot a hen turkey leading a line of poults (baby turkeys) this summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you. It's time for Michigan's wild turkey brood survey: a community science effort that helps wildlife biologists understand how well turkeys ...

Area fishing report

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its weekly fishing report for Northeast Michigan. Below is fishing information for area communities. ALPENA Anglers reported fair walleye activity in Thunder Bay. Fish were scattered from North Point to Sulfur Island in ...

Crash reconstruction debated at Matthews’ preliminary exam

ALPENA — Attorney John Freeman, representing defendant Devin Matthews, 23, of Harrisville, questioned the use of a fatal crash reconstruction in Matthews’ preliminary exam on June 24. This reconstruction was created nearly two years after the crash and data could only be pulled from one of ...

APS school board passes ‘tight’ budget for 2026-2027

ALPENA — The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 General Appropriations final budget amendment resolution and the 2026-2027 General Appropriations budget resolution at the regular meeting on Monday. 2025-2026 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS FINAL BUDGET Mary Lyon, ...

A meaningful day of learning and connection

ALPENA — On June 6, the Alpena Senior Citizens Center welcomed community members and specially--trained professionals for a gathering focused on learning, support, and connection. The event featured presenters from Dementia Together in northern Colorado, Cyndy Luzinski, Sarah Armold, and ...

Community Foundation welcomes new trustees

ALPENA - The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) Board of Trustees elected two new members to help lead the Foundation. Dr. Nicholas Brege and Matt Waligora, both of Alpena, began their first terms of service in June 2026. Claire Caplis, also of Alpena, joined the Board as youth ...