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Weekly fishing report for Northeast Michigan

Northeast Lower Peninsula Alpena: Ice remained in the harbor preventing use of the marina. Boat anglers using the river launch had success trolling from the pier head towards north shore on steelhead, Atlantic salmon, lake trout, and the occasional brown trout. Slow trolling in depths of 20 to ...

POLICE BLOTTER: Alcona County Sheriff’s Office handles 120 complaints

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week March 17 to 23, 120 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 17 Arrests: 3 Domestic: 1 Operate While ...

Olivet Book and Gift to close

ALPENA — For 35 years, the Olivet Book and Gift shop in downtown Alpena has offered Christian and inspirational items to its local customers and visitors from out of town. On Friday, owner Mary Rajasekhar announced that she is retiring and the store will be closing, likely by the end of ...

Immanuel Lutheran to open high school

ALPENA — Immanuel Lutheran will be opening a new high school for ninth and 10th grade students in the fall of 2026. The congregation approved starting the school and the purchase of the former ACES academy building as its location. Renovations are underway. “Over the last oh, I don’t ...

2nd Annual Battle of the Bands ‘Rock Recovery’ Sunday

ALPENA — Freedom Recovery Center and Vivero Industries proudly announce the return of the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands “Rock Recovery” on Sunday at The APlex in Alpena. This highly anticipated event supports the Freedom Recovery Center and aims to raise awareness, education, and ...