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Dump truck crash, roll over in Mikado Township

At 10:27 a.m. on Friday, deputies from the Alcona County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to F-41 and Michaud Road in Mikado Township for a vehicle crash rollover, according to a Monday press release. The investigation revealed that a dump truck being driven by a 45-year-old man from ...

Local dart players thrive at regional tournament

On May 15-17, Alpena dart players from Alpena participated in the 2026 Motor City Entertainment Regional dart tournament and came home with a bunch of awards. The winners are listed below: - Kaleb St. Charles 1st Place Level 3 Singles 501 - Kurt Ziroll 2nd Place Level 4 Singles 501 - Aaron ...

Nessel secures $108 million settlement with Monsanto for impacts from toxic PCBs

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Company (PDF), the major manufacturer of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and affiliated companies Solutia Inc. and Pharmacia LLC to address harms from PCB contamination in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will jointly oversee the use of funds to remediate PCB-contaminated property and resources and restore natural resources adversely impacted by contamination. “Despite ...

Alpena fireworks fundraiser in full swing

ALPENA - The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce fireworks fundraising campaign for Alpena’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Show is in full swing. As 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, we invite you to kick off the holiday weekend by celebrating this historic milestone ...

AAA: Michigan gas prices rise ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

DEARBORN - Gas prices in Michigan are up 11 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 97 cents more than this time last month and $1.65 more than this time last year. Motorists are paying an average of $73 for a ...