Alpena County, MI

World War II Planes touched down at the Alpena County Regional Airport on Thursday. Fifi the B–29 Superfortress, Diamond LIL the B–24 Liberator, T–6 Texan, and the Boeing Stearman. Each plane was crucial for the war effort of World War II. Tours begin tomorrow August 5 at 9 a.m. with cockpit tours and rides available until 5 p.m.

Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner Cameron Cavitt has emerged as the victor from the Aug. 2 Republican primary election for the 106th House seat. On Tuesday, Cavitt earned 7,785 votes, which totaled around 46.6 percent of the votes for those within the 106th House district. Geyer Balog of Montmorency County earned 5,595 votes, or 33.5 percent of the votes. Larry Hull of Cheboygan County earned 3,338 votes, or 20 percent total.