On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road repair projects this week in multiple counties, including Alpena and Montmorency. “Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, lower ...
ALPENA — Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) will host Dr. Ellen Marsden for a community lecture on Lake Trout Restoration in Thunder Bay at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Marsden was part of a conservation effort ...
ALPENA — The City of Alpena stated in a press release on Tuesday that the Starlite Beach Splash Pad will be closed for the season as of 8 a.m. today. The public restrooms at Starlite Beach will remain open until Nov. 1. The Splash Pad is anticipated to reopen to the public for the 2026 ...
ALPENA — Hundreds of people of all ages brought their families out on a sunny Saturday morning to participate in and watch the Aliferis Memorial Race. Starting from MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena, the 24th annual event included a 1-mile run/walk, 5K run/walk, 6.5-mile bike tour, and ...
ALPENA — Michigan’s Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend is coming up on Sept. 20 to 21, and local youth are encouraged to participate. The weekend is organized by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Encouraging young hunters to participate in waterfowl hunts ensures the sport will ...
HARRISVILLE — The 51st annual Harmony Festival drew large crowds over Labor Day weekend in Harrisville, with hundreds of vendors, live music, a variety of food truck options, and a parade on Sunday. The weather cooperated, offering a sunny atmosphere for visitors, and a wide variety of ...