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Storm recovery continues in Alpena and surrounding areas following winter storms

ALPENA, Mich. — Storm recovery continues in Alpena and surrounding areas after much of northern Michigan was hit by winter storms Sunday and Monday. More than 1,500 residents within Alpena Power Company's service area remain without electricity, as of noon Friday, as utility crews continue restoring power. The City...

Alpena, MI · 03-20
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Hundreds remain without power in Alpena, crews expect 97% restored Friday

ALPENA, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Alpena Power Company has restored 91% of its customers with the bulk of remaining outages in the southern half of its coverage area. As of Friday at 1:30 p.m., Alpena Power reports 213 outages with 1,537 customers impacted. Crews continue to work to restore the remaining...

Alpena, MI · 03-20
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UP military hardware company completes major facility expansion, commits to add over 30 jobs

CALUMET, Mich. (WLUC) - After a year of construction, the expansion to the Great Lakes Sound & Vibration’s facility near Calumet is complete. A defense manufacturing company, GLSV specializes in producing sound-cancelling hardware for U.S military vehicles, including tanks, ships, and aircraft. Company CEO Steve Mattson says when the building was purchased in 2019, it measured 26,000 square feet. Now, it has more than doubled in size to 60,000 square feet, an $8 million investment for the company. This was supported by state funding granted to the company last year.

Great Lakes, MI · 03-20
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Thousands still without power in Northern Michigan as utility crews work into the night

JACKSON, MI – Thousands of Northern Michigan residents are still without power, and crews with Consumers Energy are reportedly out in the field to work through the night to get the lights back on. According to the utility company, nearly 260,000 Consumers customers were impacted by the record ice...

Northern Michigan, MI · 03-20
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53,000 without power after ice storm. Hardest-hit Michigan counties

Tens of thousands of Michigan residents remained without power on Wednesday, March 18, after an ice storm swept across northern Michigan, leaving up to a half inch of ice behind. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday, March 17, declared a state of emergency covering Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties, and the entire state, in the wake of a snow storm that covered the Upper Peninsula in up to 52 inches of snow. As of 12:30 p.m. March 18, 53,600 electric customers, mostly in the northeast Lower Peninsula, were without power. Earlier this week, more than 150,000 customers were affected. "I’m a resident in Alcona County where the ice/snow winter storm centered its fury," Cathy Friedman said via email on Wednesday. "I’ve never experienced this kind of carnage following a storm here. Our area is completely shut down with no power. There’s tree damage as if a tornado came through." More: How old is too old to shovel snow? How to stay safe while digging out The largest number of outages is in Roscommon County, where 13,000 customers were without power. In Alcona County, 10,400 customers were without power representing more than 76% of electric customers. Most electric

Michigan · 03-18

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Residents in Iosco and Ogemaw counties waiting for power to come back

More than 80,000 Consumers Energy customers were waiting for electricity to return after a major winter storm Sunday and Monday.

Ogemaw County, MI · 03-18

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State tax extensions available for storm-impacted people, businesses in Delta County

DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Individuals and businesses impacted by the extreme blizzard on March 15-16 are now eligible for state tax extension relief, according to Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks. This means some storm-impacted folks can now request additional time to file state tax returns and pay state tax bills. Those eligible include individual and business taxpayers in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon, and Wexford counties. “During an emergency, communities face sudden personal and financial challenges,” State Treasurer Eubanks said. “Providing extra time to file returns or make payments helps residents and businesses focus on immediate recovery efforts. Taxpayers impacted by the recent severe weather are encouraged to contact Treasury to learn more about available relief.” The tax extension relief is not automatic. Taxpayers must contact Treasury online, by U.S. Postal Service or phone to request relief. When requesting tax extension relief, the following must be included: Name and account number of the individual or business taxpayer.A description of how the taxpayer was affected by the severe weather.Taxpayer or tax preparer address within the emergency area. Requests for state tax extension relief can be submitted online: Individual Income Tax: gov/mitreasuryeservices Business Taxes: michigan.gov/bt Taxpayers opting to send their

Delta County, MI · 03-19

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Lineworkers from Lansing help restore power to Alpena residents following ice storm

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) sent two crews of six lineworkers to help restore power to residents of Alpena following the weekend ice storm. BWL sent crews to this area about a year ago following the 2025 ice storm as part of a...

Alpena, MI · 03-17

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Residents in Iosco and Ogemaw counties waiting for power to come back

HALE, Mich. (WJRT) - Utility crews are working tirelessly to restore power to more than 100,000 residents in northern Michigan after an ice and snowstorm hit the area Sunday night. Iosco County is among the hardest-hit regions, with residents coping as best they can without electricity. Craig Hammond, who lives...

Iosco County, MI · 03-17

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Michigan Ice Storm Slams Alpena as Heavy Icing Brings Down Trees and Leaves Nearly 65,000 Customers Without Power

ALPENA, MICHIGAN — A powerful ice storm is gripping northeastern Michigan, where thick ice accumulation has begun bringing down trees and knocking out power to tens of thousands of residents in the Alpena area. Officials report that nearly 65,000 customers are now without electricity as freezing rain continues to...

Alpena, MI · 03-16

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You Won’t Believe How Affordable These 15 Charming Small Michigan Towns Are For Retirement

Looking for affordable small towns in Michigan where you can retire without breaking the bank?. These 15 charming communities offer low costs and peaceful living!. Picture yourself waking up to Lake Huron’s waves right outside your window. That’s the kind of morning you get in Alpena, and it won’t...

Michigan · 03-18

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Thousands still without power in northern Michigan

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - Northern counties in mid-Michigan are still in the dark, as many power outages are not expected to be resolved until Thursday. Consumers Energy said crews have already has restored power for more than 25,000 customers Wednesday in northern Michigan. Restoration efforts will continue throughout the...

Roscommon County, MI · 03-18