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How wildfire smoke impacts pets, wildlife

LANSING — While health officials urge people to stay indoors due to the smoke draping the Midwest, experts say we should remember that the same polluted air affecting humans also threatens animals.  On July 16, Detroit ranked as the city with the worst air quality in the world with a ...

Motion to quash bindover denied, Beck case paused until December

ROGERS CITY — Theodore Beck, 65, appeared on Monday in the 53rd Circuit Court in Presque Isle County for a motion hearing, where a motion to quash bindover was denied. Beck is charged with seven counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). The charges involve two alleged victims. ...

Lifelong Learners’ event update

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has announced its programs for next week and a brief description of them is listed below. Hitz for Hope LLC and Cancer will give a presentation on Sept. 8, from noon until 12:45 p.m. at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140. Dr ...

Alpena and Northeastern Michigan's telephone history

ALPENA — With today’s smartphone you can be on the corner of Chisholm Street and 2nd Avenue, boating on Long Lake, or U.S. 23 south near Nicholson Hill Road and dial up someone in New Zealand and be connected in well under a minute. Or, with your cellular, text a message to a friend in ...

It’s time for ‘corn sweat’ as mid-summer hits

LANSING — During the summer, corn undergoes a process called evapotranspiration, known by many as “corn sweat” to cool itself down. As Michigan’s summer crops continue to grow, residents may notice a familiar smell on warm summer evenings: corn. The scent often raises questions about ...