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Northeast Michigan governments get more from marijuana tax as sales boom

ALPENA — Some local governments in Northeast Michigan that allow marijuana businesses to operate will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue from a tax on the sale of the drug, the state announced on Thursday. Local governments will be paid $59,086 for each legally qualifying ...

Alpena just saw its warmest February

ALPENA — Preliminary data from the National Weather Service shows last month was the warmest February ever recorded in Alpena. The weather service began collecting data in the late 1800s. The average high temperature, average low temperature, and overall average temperature for the month ...

The mayor of LEGO World

ALPENA — Carol Shafto describes her collection of LEGO and her love for assembling them into pieces of art as an addiction. Her passion for her hobby is clear when she discusses her creations which range from a large replica of The Coliseum and the Great Pyramid to smaller figurines like ...

Hillman wins basketball district finals against Posen, 65-45

HILLMAN — After taking care of Posen with ease twice this season, the Hillman Tigers (20-2, 10-0 NSLLD) geared up to face Posen again for the district finals on Friday. Similar to the last two matchups, Hillman took home a commanding victory by a score of 65-45. With Friday’s win, the ...

Decree allowing gillnets in more places takes effect

ALPENA — A controversial new agreement between the state and Native American tribes that allows tribes to use gillnets in more areas of the Great Lakes is now in effect, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Friday. The new Great Lakes Fishing Decree will remain in effect for ...

WCMU building burns down

ATLANTA — On Wednesday, WCMU’s transmitting building went off the air after catching on fire and burning down completely. That will impact coverage in Northeast Michigan from the public radio and television station based out of Central Michigan University, as WCML 91.7 FM and TV channel ...