The United Way of Northeast Michigan has used a portion of a $4,000 grant to help displaced workers at the Decorative Panels International (DPI) plant in Alpena. Read MoreUnited Way uses part of $4K grant to help displaced DPI workers
Severe storms have battered parts of the Midwest, unleashing a dangerous mix of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes. Read MoreTornadoes cause extensive damage in Michigan as storms batter Midwest
A total of 299 students will graduate from Alpena Community College (ACC) this year, and an estimated 160 of them will march in the commencement ceremony Thursday evening. Read MoreACC graduation ceremony & other end of year info.
There will be a fireworks show at the Alpena County Fair this year, despite some objections posted on social media. Read MoreAlpena County Fair to end with a bang!
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Agriscience students at Alpena High School will be holding a plant and flower sale Friday, and again next Thursday, May 16. Read MoreAlpena High plant & flower sale Friday
The Alpena County Personnel Committee approved a contract for the new administrator Monday, and selected a manager for the animal shelter at the fairgrounds. Read MoreCommittee approves contract with Osmer & mgr. named for animal shelter at fairgrounds
The Alpena City Council met amid a full agenda Monday evening, and among other things approved an alley closure in downtown and a road name change. Read MoreDowntown alley closure & name change for road
PRESS RELEASE FROM DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT No. 2: Read MoreMedical examiner warns of bad batch of fentanyl – 6 OD deaths in past 11 days
An internal investigation performed by an outside agency has determined jail staff for the Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Office performed their jobs properly and did not contribute to the recent suicide of an inmate. Read MoreInternal investigation clears PI Sheriff’s Office of any wrongdoing related to inmate suicide
A number of high dollar requests have pushed the total amount of Youth and Recreation grant applications for 2025 funding to over $1 million. Read More38 groups ask for over $1M in Youth & Rec grants
Alpena County Commissioners have signed off on a new 50-year lease agreement with the Michigan Air National Guard that essentially expands the boundaries of the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC). Read MoreCommissioners sign off on land lease with CRTC
PRESS RELEASE FROM CITY OF ALPENA COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION CAPTAIN ANDY MARCEAU: Read MoreAlpena Fire/Red Cross install 141 smoke alarms & 36 CO detectors