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- 11/29 - Winter Storm Taking Aim on Parts of the State
Partly cloudy skies are expected in the north for tonight with increasing clouds farther south.
- Granholm, Epolito Announce New Centers of Energy Excellence
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and Michigan Economic Development Corporation President and CEO James C. Epolito today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of three alternative energy partnerships in Ann ...
- Power outages update
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op reports that the heavy wet snow that fell over Monday night led toA outages during the night, affecting approximately 1,300 members ...
- Light snow
Periods of light snow will continue over the next couple of hours and will slow speeds, especially on bridges, ramps and overpasses.
- Sheriffs wrestle with overcrowded jails
Overcrowding of county jails remains a concern for local sheriffs. About 80 percent of county jails are at or above capacity, according to Terrence Jungel, executive director of the Michigan Sheriffs' ...
- Hunters gear up for deer
Steve Krause said despite a poor economy -- and thanks to lower gas prices -- he'll head north to the Alpena area to hunt this weekend, just as he has for the past 35 years.
- Funding dries up for state road projects
Replacing an aging bridge in the village of Hillman in Montmorency County is on a long list of projects the Michigan Department of Transportation plans for 2009.
- Superintendent's child porn charges
ROGERS CITY, Mich.A - The superintendent of the Rogers City Area Schools has been accused of possessing child pornography.
- Michigan 'Warcraft' fans prepare to rearrange lives
For Ryan Molitor of Flint, 21, it'll mean weeks of three to four hours of sleep a night as he squeezes in video game time around his class schedule at Kettering University.
- Eateries feel pinch of higher energy bills
For the first time in its 13 years, the doors of the restaurant at Jack's Landing Fishing Resort in Hillman, west of Alpena, closed at the end of September.
- Genealogy Query - DUDA : YOUNG
Looking for Edward Charles Young b. abt.1936 Lived in detroit, mi in 1962. Mother's maiden name is DUDA.
- Ahead of the pace in a new place
GLADWIN - It's unusual, most years, for me to return to a grouse cover. Generally, I'll hit a hunting place once, then go somewhere else, simply because there are so many wonderful woodlands here in Michigan.
- The Holidays Are Nearing
Though times are hard for us these days, it is that time of year when the thought of giving is much needed and appreciated.Show an act of kindness, and share your ability to give. It could mean the difference of making some children very happy this Holiday season.Please donate to your local charity or fund raiser to help make sure these children have something under the Christmas tree to open this Christmas.
- Road commission officials: 'Roads might be slick'
Northern Michigan road commission officials are putting motorists on notice now: Area roads might be a little slicker this winter.
- AAA Michigan says gas prices down 34 cents
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen 34 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.26. Of the cities it surveys, AAA Michigan said Monday the cheapest price for self-serve regular ...
- Detroit Free Press profiles Michigan as it transitions from...
People in Michigan don't see a light at the end of the economic tunnel and their uncertainty made itself known in a profile in today's Detroit Free Press.
- First Federal of Northern Michigan Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings
ALPENA, Mich., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Federal of Northern Michigan Bancorp, Inc.
- In Michigan, the final polling numbers before Tuesday's election are now in.
In Michigan, the final polling numbers before Tuesday's election are now in. And they show very little concern by voters in either party about the race issue in this year's presidential campaign.
- When children have no home
Tutor Susie D. Farr, left, and Claudia J. Wallace, coordinator for the McKinney/Vento Homeless Education Program for Saginaw County, sit in a classroom at Innerlink, 1110 Howard in Saginaw that they use to ...
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City DescriptionAlpena is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Alpena County. It is considered to be part of Northern Michigan. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is located offshore near the city. The population was 11,304 at the 2000 census, as well as a large population of visitors in the summer.
Despite its small population, it is by far the largest city in sparsely-populated Northeast Michigan lower peninsula, serving as its commercial and cultural hub. It is considered to be one of the two anchor cities of Northern Michigan, along with Traverse City. The Alpena Regional Medical Center is a federally-designated rural regional medical referral center, and is the largest employer in the city.
The region, known as the "Sunrise Side" from its location on the east shoreline of Michigan, was first a site of commercial fishing activity and is still home to extensive commercial fishing activities. Later the region, like much of Michigan, was shaped by the logging era of the 1800s. Today, Alpena is known for its limestone quarry, one of the largest in the world, owned and operated by the Lafarge corporation and is a major cement manufacturer and exporter. Alpena is also ... Read MoreCity Contained By:City Contains:Timezones:- North American Eastern Time Zone
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How do you get from Saginaw to Alpena Michigan?
Question:
Hello,
I will come to US for the first time this summer and i was wondering if anyone can tell me what is the best/fastest/easiest way to get to Alpena Michigan.
I have a plane til Detroit and from there someone will give me a ride to Saginaw, but i have no idea from there on...
I looked for a plane between Detroit and Alpena and there's a 6 hours wait...
HELP!!
Thank you,
Sam
Answer:
You could rent a car. Here are directions:
Total Est. Time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 149.44 miles
1: Start out going SOUTHEAST on E HOLLAND AVE toward S WATER ST. <0.1 miles
2: Turn LEFT onto S WATER ST. <0.1 miles
3: Turn LEFT onto E REMINGTON ST. 0.1 miles
4: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E HOLLAND AVE. 0.1 miles
5: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto W REMINGTON ST. 0.1 miles
6: Turn RIGHT onto N MICHIGAN AVE. 1.2 miles
7: Merge onto I-675 N via the ramp on the LEFT. 4.3 miles
8: Merge onto I-75 N via the exit on the LEFT toward MACKINAC BRIDGE. 46.9 miles
9: Take the M-33 exit- EXIT 202- toward ALGER / ROSE CITY / MIO. 0.6 miles
10: Merge onto MI-33. 44.9 miles
11: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto E MILLER RD / MI-72. Continue to follow MI-72. 12.2 miles
12: Turn LEFT onto MI-65. 20.0 miles
13: Turn RIGHT onto WERTH RD. 16.2 miles
14: Turn LEFT onto US-23 / S STATE AVE. 1.9 miles
15: Turn LEFT onto US-23 / E CHISHOLM ST. <0.1 miles
16: End at Alpena, MI US
Have a nice trip!
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Is there any body here ordering WWE Royal Rumble from Alpena, Michigan that could invite Me & my Wife?
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I am sorry for short notice. We are both big fans of WWE. I can make a deal with you, I will even bring lots of food with us. If this was to soon for you, that will be fine. If not Royal Rumbel how about Wrestle Mania. Thank you. P.S. Sorry if I was rude.
Answer:
yea i live their but i doint wanna give u my adress here wear everyone can see it ill give u an idea wear i live,i live W Huebur street (By The McRea Park) i wont teel you the number of my house here if u live close to my street or the park e-mail me and ill give u my number
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I live in Alpena Michigan & have a very low income I have been having hard time finding low cost car insuranse
Question:
I was wondering if any body could tell me any places I may try, Thank you
Answer:
I'm not sure what you consider low cost car insurance. Some of this would depend upon your driving record and type and model of vehicle.
Some companies offer discounts for drivers 18 to 25 with an income within their specific range.
My one son was able to save with Costco's insurance programs. I'm not sure which company or how reliable they are, but it may be worth checking. Website is below with phone number.
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Military Aircraft that went down in Michigan?
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Near Alpena, Michigan, there was a military aircraft that went down in the 1970's. I am trying to locate exactly where it went down.
Anyone know?
Supposely, there was a path cleared to locate the plane, and attempt a rescue. but looking at sattelite imagery, there does seem to be a path, one from Nicholson Hill road across to Wolf Creek. I assume the plane crashed somewhere in there? ive gone to explore, but it was just to swampy. i know the alpena news covered the story, more as a anniversary, and a tribute to the victims, but when i search their archives online, i dont get a match.
Answer:
i would say call the nearest air base, which would probably be battle creek air national gaurd base. ask them about what you want and they should be able to either direct you to right person or where you can get information.
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Travelling from Alpena, Michigan to Grand Haven Michigan?
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We'll be leaving early tomorrow morning, Friday am, about 5 am. And we're just wondering if any locals know of good spots to eat.ie, Big Rapids, Cadilac. We're taking M-32 to I-75, to US 131 to I-96. OH, and if there's any construction going on too on that route? Any info to make it go easier.TYIA.
Answer:
There's construction on I96 right before Lansing, and through Grand Rapids
I don't know where there is to eat along that path though :) Grand Haven is beautiful, you'll love it
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Trying to find WWII army buddy's phone number--Lloyd Lacrosse, 1325 Lakeview Drive, Alpena, Michigan?
Answer:
Alpena is a very small town...beautiful, too. If he lives there, then simply send him a card and enclose your phone number, encouraging him to call you or write back. Even if he's moved, the post office will continue forwarding his mail for 18 months. But in good conscience, we can't post his phone number on an international message board where people from 6 continents read messages all day long. Who knows how someone might misuse that information...
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How are the fall colors in Michigan's Northeastern Lower Peninsula right now?
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I'm thinking of visitting some place in the north eastern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Anywhere from Cheboygan to Alpena to Tawas. They say the fall colors peak there in late September to early October, but I'm not sure that's true for this year (2007). So how are things there now and where is a good place to see spectacular fall colors?
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The areas that you speak of and in the "rolling country"
from Mancelona up to Charlevoix and that general area
are usually pretty good ,think they may have just started
but haven't had a projection on the "peak" times yet.
Think you're a tad early.
Haven't done so yet, but think a beautiful view would be
from the sleeping bear dunes back towards Glen Lake
and the surrounding area. It's a nice woodsy drive from the
dunes South to at least Frankfort.
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Where is a nice, romantic lodge and/or restaurant in Northern Michigan?
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I'm looking for a nice, preferably rustic place to stay in the northeastern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, or possibly just over the bridge to the U.P. I know about Mackinac Island, but I was thinking something a bit more rustic. We may not have enough time to get too far into the U.P. Also, I need the name of a nice place to eat for the night of our 20th anniversary. Again, nothing too fancy, we're more simple folks than that, but definitely something nice, once again rustic, and with great food. Even just a really nice bar and grill would be fine. We're thinking about places like Cheboygan, Alpena, or any point in between. Even farther south like Harrisville or Tawas. We've never been to any of those places but are looking for spectacular natural scenery, maybe hike a little bit, etc. We've been just about everywhere else in Michigan except that northeastern quarter of the L.P. and we want to do something "new" to us. Also would like to see some lighthouses.
Answer:
Well if your anniversary is between the 4th of october and the 21st there is a train ride that goes from mt. pleasant to cadillac for the fall colors. They also have dinner trains available, that go on nearly all year round. It would be something unforgetable, unique and in my view romanic. The dinner train also takes off from Petoskey. Congrats on makin it 20 years!
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