Thunderstorms, wildfire smoke, and heavy rain shape Alpena’s July weather
ALPENA - July brought warmer-than-normal temperatures and significantly above-average rainfall to the Alpena area, according to data from the National Weather Service (NWS) and comments from Meteorologist Eleanor Delizio of the NWS Gaylord office. The average temperature for the month ...
Whitmer criticizes federal amicus brief in Line 5 case
LANSING — On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a video statement responding to filings by the U.S. and Canada in the Line 5 case. Key lines from the governor’s statement: “These lakes provide drinking water for millions, power our economy, and define what it means to call ...
August lecture to celebrate 150 years of Thunder Bay Island Lifeboat Station
ALPENA — A free lecture by author Steven Tongue on Thursday will highlight 150 years of the Thunder Bay Island Lifeboat Station. The lecture will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. Tongue, author of “Lanterns and Lifeboats - A History of Thunder ...
Quilt Guild to meet
ALPENA — The GoneTo Pieces Quilt Guild is having its monthly meeting at the First United Methodist Church in Alpena on Thursday at 6 p.m.
Former USCG cutter Sundew coming to Rogers City on Wednesday
ROGERS CITY – The USS Carl D. Bradley sunk in November 1958, taking 33 souls with it to the depths of Lake Michigan. In the 67 years since, loved ones have gathered regularly in Rogers City to remember those lost. On Wednesday, they’ll finally have a chance to pay respects to the vessel ...