How wildfire smoke impacts pets, wildlife
LANSING — While health officials urge people to stay indoors due to the smoke draping the Midwest, experts say we should remember that the same polluted air affecting humans also threatens animals. On July 16, Detroit ranked as the city with the worst air quality in the world with a ...
Busy schedule at the Alpena County Library this month
ALPENA — This month is shaping up to be a busy one at the Alpena County Library. Below is a list of events and programs in the coming days and weeks. Troy Graham will perform his music on Thursday from 5:30p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Stillion Conference Room. A native of Michigan’s ...
Chamber Grub Crawl brings Vegas to Alpena
ALPENA — On Sept. 17, Alpena will feel slightly like being on The Strip in Las Vegas, as this year’s Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Alpenopoly Grub Crawl will feature a Vegas theme that will bring a touch of Sin City home to Alpena. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and wraps up ...
Motion to quash bindover denied, Beck case paused until December
ROGERS CITY — Theodore Beck, 65, appeared on Monday in the 53rd Circuit Court in Presque Isle County for a motion hearing, where a motion to quash bindover was denied. Beck is charged with seven counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). The charges involve two alleged victims. ...