The Alpena area experienced one of the wettest April’s on record dating back to 1916. Read MoreOne of the wettest Aprils on record should lead to bountiful blooms in May
The City of Alpena Fire Department is once again teaming up with the American Red Cross through its Sound the Alarm program to install free smoke alarms on the north side of town. Read MoreSound the Alarm – City fire & Red Cross to install free smoke alarms on Alpena’s north side
Several animal shelters across northeast Michigan are participating in the latest BISSELL Pet Foundation ‘Empty the Shelters’ event, offering reduced adoption fees for cats and dogs. Read MoreLocal shelters offer reduced adoption fees for furry friends during latest Empty the Shelters event
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is moving into Alpena. Read MoreOllie’s Bargain Outlet pulls sign permit for Alpena store
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It might take as much as $25 million to make the Decorative Panels International (DPI) plant in Alpena viable once again. Read MoreMahler believes lower interest rates will lead to more economic activity in the area
Police are urging parents to speak to their high school children about a potentially dangerous game that has caused problems in some parts of the U.S., and has shown up in at least one community in northeast Michigan. Read MoreAssassin - police warn parents of student game making its way into NE Michigan
NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has revealed the sharpest images yet of a portion of a horse-shaped nebula. Read MoreHorse-shaped nebula gets its close-up in new photos by NASA's Webb telescope
Legislation has been signed that requires all high school coaches in Michigan to receive and maintain certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). Read MoreAPS supports legislation requiring all high school coaches to be certified in CPR & AEDs
Viking will be docking one of its Great Lakes cruise ships in Thunder Bay Monday, during the first of what is scheduled to be 26 stops in Alpena this season. Read MoreViking docks in Thunder Bay for 1st of 26 stops in Alpena
A memorial roll call and bell ringing ceremony is being held in Rogers City Saturday, to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Cedarville, and to honor the 10 people who perished on that morning. Read MoreMemorial roll call & bell ringing in Rogers City for victims of SS Cedarville
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL: Read MoreAlpena High names new head football coach
Two Border Patrol agents from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are expected to arrive in Alpena this summer, to not only monitor illegal immigration but also aid local law enforcement. Read MoreBorder Patrol agents to reside in Alpena to monitor illegal immigrants & more