×

News

Elk, deer will benefit from aspen clearcutting

Local News

According to a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) press release, clearcutting of aspen trees will occur over the next year or two as the DNR speeds up harvests in a 30-square-mile area. The DNR states that the change to their forest management harvest planning will benefit both elk and deer ...

Possible campsite development at Rockport, public opinion survey

Local News

ALPENA – A draft plan of developing Rockport State Recreation Area includes the possibility of adding 169 camping sites, a dark sky interpretive area, telescopes for looking out over Lake Huron, a boat launch, a separate kayak launch, and more. Michigan Department of Natural Resources ...

FEMA denies state’s appeal for more aid following ice storm

Local News

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has rejected the State of Michigan’s appeal for multiple federal disaster aid programs requested in response to the historic March 2025 ice storm that caused widespread damage across northern Michigan, according to a Michigan State Police (MSP) ...

Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce Buck Pole Contest 2025

Local News

Weigh-in at the Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce Buck Pole is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 and located at Patchwood Plaza in Hillman. A 50/50 raffle drawing will occur at 7 p.m and winners do not have to be present to claim the cash prize. The prize for the largest rack is a gun ...

Weekly Fishing Report-Oct 25

Local News

Northeast Lower Peninsula Harrisville: Coho salmon and Chinook salmon were in the harbor but seemed to have lock jaw. A couple coho salmon were caught off the gas docks using skein. Alpena: A few anglers checked the harbor and pier for perch with no success. Thunder Bay River: Anglers ...