The state Senate has passed a bipartisan measure to pause the gas tax and sales and use taxes on fuel between now through Sept. 15. The state House needs to pass the measure without delay. As of this writing, the gas prices in Alpena ranged between $5.03 and $5.09, according to GasBuddy, ...

As temperatures rise in many parts of the state, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding owners on some of the best ways to keep animals cool and safe. “During times of high temperatures and high humidity, animals can quickly become overheated. It is vital ...

Want to help Michigan with cleaner air and water? Want to provide cooling summer shade and a haven for wildlife? Start with a tree. Pick one out at your local nursery, plant it and then pin it on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ interactive map. The DNR invites residents to ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michigan residents to take steps to protect themselves from risks related to hot weather. MDHHS routinely reviews emergency department data for heat-related illness. As daily temperatures rise above 80 degrees, ED visits for ...

Even in the best of times, it can be challenging for owners of small businesses to thrive. The problem can be particularly difficult in a small town when customer numbers often are limited, especially during the non-tourist season. Residents often have a limited discretionary income as well. ...

Lake Michigan has the dubious honor of being the deadliest Great Lake, with more than half of the drowning fatalities occurring there in any given year. This year is no different. Already the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project reports 16 people have died in Lake Michigan among the Great Lakes’ ...