AAA: Michigan gas prices jump 32 cents in a week

October 26, 2026

DEARBORN - Gas prices in Michigan are up 32 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.83 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 6 cents less than…

Bernie Sanders event draws excitement from Alpena community

ALPENA — The Alpena community rallied for a more affordable future on Monday as U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, came…

Downtown Alpena celebrates Halloween

Civic Theatre’s Charlie Brown brings comic animation to life

ALPENA — Local thespian talent was on full display when the Alpena Civic Theatre opened its 2026-2027 season with the…

Marine sanctuary staff removes mooring buoys for the season

ALPENA — The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS)fished out the mooring buoys from sanctuary waters signalling the end of…

Deer crashes peak each fall in Michigan: here’s what to know

LANSING — Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes. October through December accounted…

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…

Alpena’s Allen wins Northern Michigan Meet of Champions

Senior Night ends with 52-16 loss as Falcons dominate on ground

Alpena’s Cooper Black makes NHL debut, credits Alpena support

Editorials and columns

Runaway parents

My younger sister Becky and I were looking for adventure, so we decided to…

James pins election hopes on Whitmer's leadership

What's ahead if the polls are right -- or wrong

The affordability crisis hit as Michiganders had been treading water for years. It’s time to solve it.

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

Are you dressing up and going out for Halloween?

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