EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the 48th in a series of stories adapted from William Kelley’s book, “Wind Socks, Grass Strips, and Tail-Draggers,” which is available for purchase at The News, 130 Park Place in downtown Alpena. Last week, Kelley flew into storms again as he left Kansas ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
ALPENA — Julia Butch, a conservation specialist at Huron Pines, met with volunteer leaders at the Emily Min Hunt Nature Preserve in anticipation for the upcoming 2025 Spring Salamander Survey happening in April. With spring around the corner, it is prime amphibian time at the preserve. ...