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Cheboygan County waterways closure lifted

The Cheboygan County waterways closure has been lifted, a Friday press release from the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office stated. While conditions are improving, water levels throughout the county remain above normal and the public is urged to continue using extreme caution while boating and ...

The National Road connected a young nation

Editor’s Note: With new settlements being established in the Northwest Territory, leaders of the still young United States tackled another issue — how to link cities in the east with new opportunities in the west. This happened through an act of Congress creating what came to be known as ...

Montmorency County police blotter

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release May 11, 2026 Total: 103 Alarms: 5 Animal Control: 5 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 1 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...

Spring sunshine gives way to warming trend

ALPENA – The National Weather Service forecasts a warming trend throughout the weekend for Northeastern Michigan, followed by an active weather pattern that could bring showers and possible thunderstorms early next week. Dry and mostly sunny conditions dominate through Saturday, with a slim ...