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Mexican restaurant receives local support for liquor license
June 9, 2011 – 6:20 am | Comments Off
Mexican restaurant receives local support for liquor license

The new Mexican restaurant opening in Alpena has cleared one hurdle on its way to obtaining a liquor license.

Rogers City man receives top honor from MDOT
June 9, 2011 – 6:19 am | Comments Off
Rogers City man receives top honor from MDOT

A Rogers City man has received a 2011 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director’s Award – the department’s highest honor for outstanding service.

Alpena man with .31 BAL pleads guilty to 3rd drunk driving
June 9, 2011 – 6:18 am | One Comment
Alpena man with .31 BAL pleads guilty to 3rd drunk driving

An Alpena man is facing prison time after being picked up on a third drunk driving charge.

Brakes fail causing accident at Tendercare
June 9, 2011 – 6:17 am | Comments Off
Brakes fail causing accident at Tendercare

A freak accident occurred Wednesday, in the parking lot of the Alpena Tendercare facility on Long Rapids Road.

High winds knock down trees – knock out power
June 8, 2011 – 5:50 pm | Comments Off
High winds knock down trees – knock out power

Alpena Power Company customers are currently experiencing power outages.

UPDATE: Lightning strike caused fire near Grayling
June 8, 2011 – 2:42 pm | Comments Off
UPDATE: Lightning strike caused fire near Grayling

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fire Investigation Unit has determined a lightning strike caused the Howes Lake Fire near Grayling.

Police investigate death of farmer near Posen
June 8, 2011 – 8:00 am | Comments Off
Police investigate death of farmer near Posen

The Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of a farmer, found Tuesday night slumped over the wheel of his tractor.

Fire near Grayling 80% contained – evacuees return home
June 8, 2011 – 3:28 am | 3 Comments
Fire near Grayling 80% contained – evacuees return home

A fast-spreading wildfire broke out in a pine forest near Grayling Tuesday afternoon, consuming approximately 800 acres and leading authorities to evacuate residents along a rural road.