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Alpena forced to release partially-treated sewage into river

ALPNENA - Due to recent extreme rainfall and significant groundwater saturation, the City of Alpena’s sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant are currently experiencing capacity issues. In an effort to manage the excess flow and reduce strain on the system, the ...

PIE&G considering gas shutoffs, customer evacuations possible

ONAWAY – Due to significant flooding across our service area, some of our natural gas mains are now exposed due to washed-out roads and culverts. This creates a higher risk of damage, and if a line is compromised, we may need to shut off gas service to affected areas for safety. Please stay ...

Flooding damaging roads, stranding people in their homes

ALPENA – Flooding in Northeast Michigan is beginning to destroy local roads and even strand people in their homes because the roads are becoming impassable, especially in Alcona County. Local road commissions, along with Michigan Department of Transportation officials, have been responding ...

ACC’s Valerie Binge named o 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team

ALPENA — Alpena Community College student Valerie Binge has been named a member of the 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team as well as a member of the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa All-Michigan Academic Team. Binge is in the 13th year of the Early Middle College program through Atlanta High School, pursuing ...