Book sale at Alpena hospital
ALPENA — The MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena Volunteers are hosting a used book sale on Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The book sale will be held in the hospital lobby. Due to overflow and storage, the volunteers are unable to accept books at this time, but do appreciate donations and will post when it’s able to start accepting again.
HUNT board discusses potential closure of Grayling forensic laboratory
ALPENA — The potential closure of the Grayling forensic laboratory was the topic of discussion at the The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team (HUNT) quarterly board meeting Friday. The laboratory supports law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys by providing services including body fluid identification, crime scene response, firearms and toolmarks, latent prints, and seized drugs. There are currently seven labs across the state. Recommendations in the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget suggest closing the Grayling laboratory, which is included in the Michigan State Police (MSP) ...
Community led courts pavilion project completed
ALPENA — The Courts Pavilion at Bay View Park’s Sportsplex is now complete, marking the successful finish of a community-led project that has transformed one of Alpena’s largest parks along the Lake Huron shoreline. The timber-frame structure provides shaded gathering space for players ...
DNR conservation officers help capsized boaters during Lake Huron water rescue
HARRISVILLE - Amid high winds and rough water on Lake Huron near Harrisville Wednesday afternoon, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers rescued two men after their sailboat flipped, as well as a paddle boarder and kayaker who had attempted to reach the struggling ...
Alpena County Commissioners meet Tuesday
ALPENA - The Alpena County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Howard Male Conference Room in the county's annex building and by Zoom. The agenda and the meeting packet can be found on the county's website. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.