ALPENA — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, Vermont-I, visited Alpena on Monday as part of his Fighting Oligarchy tour across the United States. He took questions from a crowd and spoke about issues regarding healthcare, affordability,…
A musical treat 60 years ago
ALPENA - Sixty years ago, on August 18, 1966, the three Kent brothers of Ossineke performed a trumpet trio, accompanied…
3 rescued after boat runs aground near Black River Island
HARRISVILLE — At 7:51 p.m. last Wednesday, the Alcona County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a vessel approximately one mile…
Thunder Bay Martial Arts opens in Alpena
ALPENA- Thunder Bay Martial Arts celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday in Alpena. Owner Cole Meyer discussed his martial…
Association of Lifelong Learners to host spaghetti dinner, auctions
ALPENA - The Association of Lifelong Learners at ACC will host its 21st Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auctions on Nov.…
Christmas Bazaar at Hope Lutheran Church
HUBBARD LAKE -- Hope Lutheran Church is hosting its Christmas Bazaar on Nov.14. There will also be a soup and…
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Local Sports
Hillman girls fall to Atlanta in four sets
ATLANTA – The Hillman varsity volleyball team fell 3-1 to North Star League rival Atlanta on Thursday, dropping a four-set road match after winning the opener. The Lady Tigers took the first set 25-22 behind strong play at the net and defense. Atlanta responded with set wins of 25-14, 25-18 and 25-17 to claim…
Editorials and columns
It is Ukraine today, will it be Taiwan or South Korea tomorrow?
As President Donald Trump turns his back on Ukraine and its president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, it begs the question: Is Taiwan vs. China or South Korea vs. North Korea next? Dictator bullies seem to attract the admiration of one another. They could also regrettably gain Trump's tacit support. Trump's highly questionable claim that we have…
Letters to the Editor
Public money for me, but not for our kids?
Twice in the last four years, AJ MacArthur voted no on the Michigan Athletics Association agreement with Alpena Public Schools. Meanwhile, his own business, AJ’s Garden & Produce Inc., has benefited from taxpayer-funded assistance, including forgiven PPP loans and substantial agricultural subsidies totaling more than $60,000 combined. Let that sink in. When the government…
I ask if you do not support Donald Trump why would you vote for the likes…
Don't support those that support Donald Trump
The last few decades members of the so-called "religion of peace" have taught western nations about…
Abdul is wrong for Michigan
Back in July, I wrote emails to each of our Michigan U.S. Senators. I asked them…
Concerned about lack of response from our senators
Michigan Sports
Hoover's TD run lifts No. 6 Indiana to 13-6 OT win at Michigan, its 1st win at Big House since 1967
Tommy Carr replaces benched Bryce Underwood, leads Michigan to 21-18 win over Penn State
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr in win over Penn State
Kleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern's 24-21 win over Michigan State
Michigan News
Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
A bitter Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish and Muslim voters already on edge over the war in Gaza
The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions
AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district
Lifestyles
A musical treat 60 years ago
Long anticipated Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim film soon to be released
Association of Lifelong Learners to host spaghetti dinner, auctions
Christmas Bazaar at Hope Lutheran Church
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