Peters’ bipartisan bill to strengthen emergency communications in federal buildings passes committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters passed out of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where Peters serves as Ranking Member. The Federal Building Threat Notification Act would require the Federal Protective Service (FPS) and the ...
Alpena DDA meets Tuesday
ALPENA — The Alpena Downtown Development Authority Board will meet on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.
The elm apocalypse
The Lake States have three native elm tree species. The American elm is the most common and the standard-bearer for the genus Ulmus, in the family Ulmaceae. Then, there is red or slippery elm and, finally, rock elm. Elms have long been minor components in the eastern forests of the United ...
Alcona County Library event update
HARRISVILLE - There are some fun and exciting events planned for the Alcona County Library in the next several weeks. Below is only a taste of some of the fun in store. Summer Reading Ends August 14 There’s still time to get those last Summer Reading tickets in! The Alcona County ...