EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the 13th in a series of stories adapted from William Kelley’s book, “Wind Socks, Grass Strips, and Tail-Draggers.” Last week, Kelley visited friends in Canada en route to Alaska and picked up a new car. In a discussion of economics and conservation, we ...

Lake frontage, river frontage, and vacant, forested acreage surrounded by private ownership. Those words describe some of the parcels available in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ next round of surplus land auctions set for later this summer, including land in Alpena and Presque ...

The Alpena Fire Department will on Wednesday recognize the promotions of four personnel at the Fire Department, 501 W. Chisholm St., Alpena. The promotions include Andy Marceau being promoted to deputy chief/chief of community risk reduction, Chris Morrison being promoted to captain, Andy ...

The Rogers City Planning Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at Rogers City City Hall, 193 E. Michigan Ave., Rogers City. The meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

HAWKS — Bulldozers rumble and shutter on gravel paths, contrasting with the rolling green hills on the left side of the trail. Rows of metal poles decorate the fields, and the bulldozers set down the next component of the build: solar modules, or panels. This is part of daily operations ...

ALPENA — Alpena County has completed its response to the state over issues that the state government found in the county’s most recent audit. Earlier this month, the county received a letter from the state with a list that seeks clarification and plans to address concerns. Most of ...