Alpena Police Department reminds residents about e-bike laws and safety
ALPENA — The Alpena Police Department is encouraging all residents to learn and follow Michigan’s electric bicycle (E-bike) laws to help keep riders, pedestrians, and motorists safe. E-bikes have become increasingly popular throughout Alpena for recreation, commuting, and ...
Cross-country bike trip came to an end Monday
LANSING — Taylor Nichols has travelled close to 3,500 miles from his home. After just under two months of biking from San Francisco, he arrived at the town he grew up in, East Lansing, on Monday. Carried with him is a letter written by one of his daughters that he delivered to his ...
Aliferis family to chair 25th anniversary memorial race
ALPENA - A milestone year calls for a meaningful and celebratory tribute, and MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena is proudly marking the 25th Annual Aliferis Memorial Race by officially naming the Aliferis family as this year’s honorary chairs. The silver anniversary represents not only 25 ...
Consumers Energy provides tips for dealing with this week’s Michigan heat wave
With a heat wave on the way the next few days, Consumers Energy is offering tips to help Michiganders stay cool and keep bills low. Consumers Energy is sharing information about how to beat the heat Here are six steps that people can take: - Plan ahead. Put together a food menu for the rest ...
Euchre tournament in Hillman
HILLMAN - The Hillman Senior Center is hosting its monthly euchre tournament on July 25. It will be held at the Hillman Senior Center. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and play starts at 6 p.m. The payout is for first, second, and third place. All proceeds help with the senior center’s monthly expenses, upkeep, and utilities of the building.