A total of 77 residents in five counties called the Michigan State Police Alpena Post for help over the week.

The Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow in Cheboygan County is seeking additional volunteers to join in its effort to help protect lake sturgeon from illegal harvest during the annual spawning run.

A City of Alpena ordinance requires residents and business owners to mow their lawns by the first of June, July, August, September, October and November, and as many other times as necessary to prevent properties from becoming unsightly, noxious, or detrimental to public health and welfare.

The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office is offering a pair of free boater safety classes.

Paul Frank Ferrando, 66, of Alpena passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Surviving are his daughter, Molli (Ryan) Kilgore; two nieces; one nephew; and the Kirschner …

A small group of Alpena residents have received approval to make some improvements at Evergreen Cemetery.

Senate Bill 622 would designate the portion of U.S. 23 in Presque Isle County between Maple Drive and Misiak Highway as the “Peter A. Pettalia Memorial Highway.”

Five public housing commissions in northeast Michigan are receiving nearly $561,000 combined for capital improvements to their properties.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on almost 73 percent of its road and bridge projects this Memorial Day weekend, to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers.

A magazine featuring a guide to local food in northern Michigan will be unveiled at a release party in downtown Alpena next month.

Dolores J. Roznowski, age 80, of Herron, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On August 19, 1937, Dolores was born to the late Walter and Nellie (Jarcz) …

Join the True North Radio Network LIVE at Young’s Art Van in Alpena on Friday from noon until 2 PM for the Memorial Event!