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Alpena’s Bob’s Bullpen to transition to new location

ALPENA - Bob’s Bullpen in downtown Alpena is relocating a few doors down the street this fall after owner Bob LeFevre purchased a nearby building, a move driven by rising rent costs that will end the popular downtown spot’s restaurant and arcade offerings. The business will remain at its ...

Vehicle crashes into Teresa’s Diner in Harrisville

HARRISVILLE - On Saturday at approximately 3:17 a.m. deputies from the Alcona County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a vehicle that had crashed into Teresa's Diner located in the City of Harrisville. Upon their arrival deputies observed a vehicle, driven by Nicholas Lamantia, 28, of ...

Alcona County police update

HARRISVILLE - Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week July 13 to 19, 114 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 23 Arrests: 3 Warrant ...

Montmorency County police update

ATLANTA - Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release July 20, 2026 Total: 107 Alarms: 2 Animal Control: 5 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 1 Drug Arrests: ...

Alcona Historical Society celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Sturgeon Point Life Saving Station

HARRISVILLE - Though the buildings are gone, the history of the Sturgeon Point Life Saving Station (SPLSS) remains. The United States Life Saving Service (USLLS) was created in 1871 to rescue mariners shipwrecked or in distressed along the U.S coastlines. Near shore shipping traffic was heavy. Massive storms, shallow waters, rocky reefs and on ship fires were the causes of many seafaring incidents. In 1876 a Station was built on the grounds where the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse is today. SPLSS was one of the first five stations on the Lake Huron shore. In 1880 SPLSS helped in the rescue of ...