Michigan foresters say Michigan’s forests are in good health, and a big concern in Northeast Michigan is oak wilt infections. “The health of the forests are good, except for specific areas that are or were dealing with issues,” Cheryl Nelson, a forester for Michigan’s Department of ...
LANSING – With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reminds residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and other surface waters. Foam can form on any body of water. It can be white, off-white or brown, and may have an ...
ALCONA - Alcona Schools proudly announced Arthur Good as the 2026 recipient of the Alcona Community Schools Distinguished Alumni Award during the Class of 2026 Senior Awards Night held on May 13. Established in 2023, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding graduates of Alcona ...
ALPENA - The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday,
By J.E. Rose “It’s opening night at the Alpena Civic Theatre for the spring program!” Or so I hear the voices in my head as I drive by the theatre on the way to Latitudes. “We should probably see it...” But why, exactly, are they doing a Christmas play in May? Granted, winter ...