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Cavitt votes for bipartisan plan to improve dam safety

LANSING - State Rep. Cam Cavitt today voted for a bipartisan legislative plan that will strengthen dam safety standards across the state of Michigan. “Our community has seen firsthand the destructive aftermath of dam failure,” said Cavitt (R-Cheboygan). “We've seen livelihoods wiped ...

TBA to feature NEMAG artists

ALPENA — The Thunder Bay Arts Council is pleased to announce that NEMAG (Northeast Michigan Artists Guild) is featuring its amazing artwork in the TBA Gallery during September and October. The public is invited to view their artwork and that of 19 permanent Gallery artists at the TBA Gallery, 127 W Chisholm Street, Downtown Alpena from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.First conceived by local artists Kerrie Spooner and Marilyn Bachelor in 1993, the Northeast Michigan Artists Guild (NEMAG) began holding monthly meetings in January 1994 at the Jesse Besser Museum. The ...

Earning our reputation as 'the Trails State'

Michigan’s trails are about more than just getting from one place to another. Our trails support healthier lifestyles and stronger communities and represent a significant part of Michigan’s $15.1 billion outdoor recreation economy. With over 13,700 miles of state-designated trails, ...

Busy times at Alpena airport

ALPENA — Enplanements were down for the month of August, but were up 570 for the year at the Alpena County Regional Airport, according to Airport Manager Mick Higgins. August brought in 1,644 enplanements in 2026, while in 2025 enplanement numbers totaled 1,756. This was a less than 10% ...