Merle Udell
Merle Udell, 96, of Alpena passed away September 28, 2026 at home with her loving family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband John Wesley Udell, Sr., her parents, Floyd and Ethel (Jacobs) Standen, her sister Eleanor Schrader, her son, John Udell, Jr., sisters’ in-law, ...
Predicting Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear
LANSING — Every spring, as the Great Lakes region warms, scientists watch for the return of harmful algal blooms. While the average passerby doesn’t notice the blooms until the bright green layer covers the shoreline, scientists can begin predicting the blooms weeks or even months before ...
Study finds climate warming directly affects the makeup of plant communities
LANSING — In Michigan, sugar maple populations are rising and eastern redbud trees are making their way north, while coniferous trees, like the black spruce, continue to decline. Conservationists suspect a multitude of causes for this changing composition, including climate warming, and the ...
From retail to relaxation
ALPENA - What began as a spontaneous effort to fill an empty storefront in downtown Alpena has evolved into a cozy lounge where friends gather for cocktails, charcuterie, and conversation. Owner Laura Shearer opened Rusty Petunias Marketplace years ago after moving to the area. The original ...
