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Print Delivery Suspended Tuesday Due to Severe Weather

ALPENA --- Due to severe winter weather conditions impacting Northern Michigan, our newspaper will not be printed or delivered on Tuesday. The safety of our employees, carriers, and distribution teams remains our top priority during these extreme conditions. Subscribers will still have full ...

Alpena Water Treatment Plant update

According to the City of Alpena Water Utilities, the water treatment plant is currently operating on backup generator power. The drinking water system remains fully functional, and the water being produced continues to meet all state and federal safety standards. The water is safe for ...

March is reading month!

ALPENA — It’s time to book it to the library for National Reading Month! National Reading Month is celebrated in March—coinciding with children’s author Dr. Seuss’s birthday—to promote literacy, foster a love for reading, and encourage daily reading habits for all ages, a Facebook ...

State Emergency Operations Center activates ahead of severe weather

MICHIGAN — Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) on Sunday due to the threat of significant weather impacts across Michigan. “This morning, I am activating our State Emergency Operations Center to ensure coordination efforts are in place ahead of ...

Montmorency County police report

MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Total: 77 Alarms: 0 Animal Control: 4 Traffic Arrests: 1 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: 0 Complaint Arrest: 0 Animal/Vehicle Crashes: 3 Disputes: 3 Lewiston EMS: 11 Lewiston Fire: 0 ...