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Weekly Fishing Report – Nov. 8
Harrisville: Salmon were scattered around the harbor. Fishing remained somewhat slow with a few coho salmon caught on chunks of skein or small orange spoons.
DNR reminds Michigan hunters to follow best practices this firearm deer season
Opening day of Michigan's traditional firearm deer hunting season (Nov. 15) is right around the corner, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges hunters to follow best practices to avoid violations, in a recent press release. Proper licenses and tags The DNR states that ...
Alpena Power Company seeks rate hike
ALPENA — Ken Dragiewicz, Alpena Power Company’s president and COO, said that for 2026 the utility company is requesting to increase their maximum charge per kilowatt hour (kWh) from the Michigan Public Service Commission. According to Dragiewicz, the Michigan Public Service Commission ...
New limestone sculpture at Culligan Plaza
Alcona County Sheriff sworn in as Michigan Sheriff’s Association president
HARRISVILLE — Alcona County Sheriff Scott Stephenson was recently sworn in as the president of the Michigan Sheriff Association board of directors, giving a voice to Michigan counties with small population sizes. Stephenson has been on the board of directors for the past three years. He was ...





