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Lansing Board of Water and Light sends crews to Alpena to help restore power after winter storm
ALPENA, Mich. (WILX) — More help is coming to northern Michigan after a major winter storm over the past few days. Crews with the Lansing Board of Water and Light took off to Alpena to help restore power to the many customers in the dark in that area. The...
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Severe storms knock out power to thousands
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Consumers Energy sending equipment, crews to Northern Michigan
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This Small Town in Michigan Proves You Don’t Need a Fortune to Live Somewhere Beautiful
Tucked away in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Gaylord is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever paid big-city prices in the first place. With a population of just over 4,000 people, this charming small town offers stunning natural beauty, a tight-knit community, and an affordable cost of living that is hard to beat.
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Prepare for power outages as winter storm moves through northeast Michigan
ALPENA, Mich. — Power companies are warning of possible outages as winter weather continues through the region until Thursday evening. The combination of ice, snow, wind and sleet could create localized power outages, downed power lines and other safety hazards throughout the region. Ice accumulation poses particular risks to power infrastructure and tree branches, which can snap under the weight and fall onto electrical lines. You can monitor the Alpena Power Company Outage Center here . Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, has mobilized crews statewide to respond to the severe weather. The utility has set up a mobile command center in Northern Michigan to coordinate localized response efforts and deployed trucks, essential materials and Emergency Response Units to support restoration work. "As we enter Michigan's storm season, safety is our top priority," said Chris Fultz, Consumers Energy's vice president of low voltage distribution. "The severe weather expected over the next couple of days underscores how important preparedness is for all of us. Our crews are fully staffed, our materials are staged, and we're ready to respond the moment conditions allow." Alpena Power personnel have also prepared for potential outages and stand ready to respond to storm-related power issues. The
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Family Farm Preserves Tradition Through Certified Organic Maple Syrup
Sweet Success Sugarbush cultivates a tradition of sustainable maple syrup production rooted in organic principles and environmental responsibility. The family-operated sugarbush produces 100 percent organic maple syrup that remains all natural and non-Genetically Modified (GM), offering consumers a pure sweetener sourced directly from carefully managed woodlands. The operation follows certified...
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Alpena seeks vendors for Water Street Commons seasonal marketplace
ALPENA — Small business owners have a chance to establish themselves in downtown Alpena through a seasonal marketplace program along the Thunder Bay River. The Alpena Downtown Development Authority is now accepting applications for the 2026 season at the Water Street Commons. The collaborative space at 123 Water Street provides "tiny shops," food truck spots, and a beverage shed designed to offer low-cost, low-risk commercial space for new and existing businesses. The program allows vendors to apply for different seasonal periods, including summer, fall, or holiday seasons. The first mandatory operating hours begin Memorial Day weekend. Business owners interested in participating must submit their applications by Tuesday, March 17. The DDA office can provide a complete vendor handbook and application details for prospective participants. For more information about the vendor application process, contact the Alpena Downtown Development Authority office. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY WBKB 11. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
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The Underrated Town In Michigan Where You Can Live Comfortably Without Breaking The Bank
There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from finding something valuable that everyone else has somehow overlooked. Alpena, Michigan is exactly that kind of discovery, sitting quietly on Lake Huron’s western shore while the rest of the world chases overpriced real estate and inflated living costs like they’re going out of style.
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The ultimate northern Michigan family retreat hits the market and it’s surrounded by endless trees
JOHANNESBURG, MI — Trees as far as the eyes can see. In a time when going up north means looking to enjoy modern comfort packaged with rustic luxury, this property has it all. Located at 14216 M-32 East Road in Johannesburg, this gem is listed at $1,350,000 through Boyne...
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Sklarczyk Seed Farm wins soil health award
Sklarczyk Seed Farm is one of three winners of the Nature Conservancy’s Soil Health Heroes awards. Announced at the 2026 Great Lakes Crop Summit, the awards honor Michigan farms for conservation practices. Sklarczyk Seed Farm won the Conservation Innovation Award, given to a farm applying new or experimental conservation practices.