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Enjoy the outdoors but keep tabs on tenacious ticks

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LANSING - We know, your favorite summer spots are calling. But whether you’re eager for sandy beaches, deep woods, backyard barbecues or solo stargazing, be sure not to let ticks spoil the outdoor fun. Ticks have been active for a few months now. Roughly two months ago, as many communities ...

ORV riders: Ride home safe to family and friends

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LANSING - Off-road vehicles are fun year-round, but activity in Michigan ramps up in the spring and summer as people head to trails and ORV scramble areas to enjoy world-class riding experiences. Keeping safety in mind is vital during any ride, for you and others. According to 2025 ...

Alpena Township board approves fire department licensure upgrade

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ALPENA – On Monday, the Alpena Township Board of Trustees voted to approve an upgrade to the fire department’s medical licensure. The current level of licensure is Medical First Responder (MFR) to Basic Life Support (BLS) in a tight 4-3 vote. The change elevates the department’s ...

Matthews appears for continued preliminary exam

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ALPENA — Devin Matthews, 23, charged with causing two deaths in a fatal car crash in Alpena in 2024, attended the second part of his preliminary examination on Wednesday in the 88th District Court. In total, Matthews is charged with two counts of second degree murder, two counts of ...

Alpena fireworks show and fireworks safety

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ALPENA - Many people celebrate the Independence Day holiday with fireworks. The best and safest way to do so is to attend a public fireworks display conducted by licensed pyrotechnics professionals. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Alpena Chamber of Commerce and generous support from ...