Wildfire burns 35 acres in northern Arenac County
Multiple departments responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a wildfire in northern Arenac County.
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Search warrant in Alger leads to arrest and drug seizure
ALGER—A 58-year-old man was arrested and illegal narcotics were seized after STING Narcotics detectives served a search warrant at a home on Cedar Street in Alger in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 27.
DNR, MI National Guard work to clear vital areas of fallen trees
Sawdust was flying at sites across northern Michigan as Department of Natural Resources and Michigan National Guard crews worked together throughout various counties, to clear vital areas of trees downed by the massive weekend ice storm.
Michigan State Police give scam warning as residents begin storm cleanup
As Michigan residents work to clean up storm damage on their properties, the Michigan State Police (MSP) are warning community members to be cautious when hiring help.
81st Judicial Court
Activity in the 81st Judicial Court of Arenac County has resulted in the following:
Beware of post-storm scams
Michigan residents are being reminded to watch out for common post-storm scams, as communities across Michigan continue cleanup and repairs following severe weather. Over the weekend, severe thunderstorms and high winds swept across the Lower Peninsula, while parts of Northern Michigan were hit with an ice storm.
Judicial Court
Activity in the 81st Judicial Court of Arenac County has resulted in the following:
Individual tax returns due April 15
Taxpayers have less than a month to file their state individual income tax return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).
Check for a permit, watch the wind if you plan to burn
Though it’s warmer out and everyone is eager to clean up the yard, please call or go online to check for a permit before you start burning yard debris.
MDHHS: First measles case in the state confirmed
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Oakland County Health Division have confirmed an adult case of measles in Oakland County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan this year and the first case since July 2024.