Alanson News

Traveling along an Emmet County river should be a little easier. The Alanson lock on the Crooked River in Emmet County is expected to re-open Thursday.

Anyone dashing to the mail box to get a card, letter or bill out on time may have to move a little quicker.

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 6:06 p.m. Sheriff's deputies in Emmet County are searching for a man who stole more than $20 thousand from a local resort.

Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 11:56 p.m. Fans around the world are shocked and saddened by the news of Michael Jacksona s death.A Everyone seems to have a a oeMichael Moment,a a memory connected to the man or his music.

Big changes could soon be on the way for some of northern Michigan cattle farmers.

The superintendent of Elk Rapids Schools will resign "for the purpose of retirement" this summer, and cited a desire to spend time with his family.

Elk Rapids Schools Superintendent Jon Hoover will leave his post, effective Aug.

The Army Corp of Engineers expected to re-open the Crooked River Lock in Alanson today, but that did not happen.

Hide Video A Northern Michigan lock set to re-open today, won't. The Crooked River lock in Alanson had major repairs earlier this year.

An arrest warrant has been issued for an Alanson man accused of embezzling from his employer.

In a unanimous vote, following some back and forth questions, the Harbor Springs City Council agreed to admit neighboring Bear Creek Township as a member of the Harbor Springs Area Sewage Disposal Authority.

Department of Natural Resources state park and recreation officials today announced the Crooked River Lock is officially open for the 2009 boating/fishing season.

Several organizations are getting some financial support from the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Grants.

The Department of Natural Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers today announced the Crooked River Lock will not be operational in time for the opening of trout season this Saturday.

Even after a successful and giving holiday season, area food pantries said the need throughout the community is ongoing.

A Bear Creek Township flower shop and greenhouse was destroyed by fire today, Thursday.

It can be common, unique and sometimes strange, but in the end, it's just a name.

A two-car accident north of Alanson on Monday night left one off-duty Petoskey police officer in the hospital.

The following cases were heard recently in Emmet County's 90th District Court: - Joshua William Dice, 20, of Indian River; non-sufficient funds check; pay $400.11 in fines, costs and restitution - Andrew ...

A Petoskey officer will be getting surgery for a broken leg after another driver crashed into his car.