Alcona County Review

Northern Michigan resort promotes dark skies

The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in the Upper Peninsula has been accepted into the International Dark-Sky Association, the third recognized dark sky park in the state.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases rise locally

A rise in local cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has area health care providers concerned.

Alcona backpack program receives large donation

When school is in session, breakfast and lunch meals are free, something many parents living on very limited incomes appreciate

Student entrepreneurs open retail store in high school

It took four years and many hours of hard work to get to this point, but finally, the Alcona High School business students opened a…

Roe Road scene of active shooter last week

A shooting spree one resident on Roe Road in Caledonia Township shaken, but unhurt and the shooter dead by his own hand.

St. Vinny’s focuses on serving community

St. Vincent de Paul in Mikado, known affectionately by Alcona County residents as “St. Vinny’s” focuses on serving others year-round, helping to feed, clothe and…

Cold Case College student missing in the Porcupine Mountains

On May 9, 1969, Ontonagon County Sheriff Donald R. Powelson sent a letter nearly 300 miles south to a home on Fremont Avenue in Madison, Wisc.

Lincoln playground friends install new pavilion

The new “One Dime at a Time Pavilion” has been erected next to the Flights of Imagination Playground in Lincoln thanks to a small group…

Craftmakers’ group seeks repair funding for cabin

For over 85 years a simple log building has been holding a steadfast vigil on the grounds abutting US-23 near M-72.

Townships take closer look at solar panel ordinances

In response to electric companies seeking solar panel farms in Alcona County, Gustin Township and a few surrounding townships are taking a closer look at…