How wildfire smoke impacts pets, wildlife

September 1, 2026

LANSING — While health officials urge people to stay indoors due to the smoke draping the Midwest, experts say we should remember that the same polluted air affecting humans also threatens animals.  On July 16,…

Busy schedule at the Alpena County Library this month

ALPENA — This month is shaping up to be a busy one at the Alpena County Library. Below is a…

Chamber Grub Crawl brings Vegas to Alpena

ALPENA — On Sept. 17, Alpena will feel slightly like being on The Strip in Las Vegas, as this year’s…

Motion to quash bindover denied, Beck case paused until December

ROGERS CITY — Theodore Beck, 65, appeared on Monday in the 53rd Circuit Court in Presque Isle County for a…

Ribbon cutting in Hubbard lake on Sunday

HUBBARD LAKE — After nearly 20 years of planning, fundraising and community support, the Hubbard Lake Community Association is excited…

Closeup of the eclipse

Local Sports

Bouchard breaks school record as Alpena wins TC West Invite

INTERLOCHEN – The Alpena High School girls’ golf team won the Traverse City West…

Alpena boys soccer rallies past Sault Ste. Marie for BNC win

ALPENA – The Alpena High School team defeated Sandusky 5-3 in high school tennis action Saturday.…

Wildcats tennis team tops Sandusky

Szymoniak, Alpena defense lift Wildcats past Boyne City

Editorials and columns

Starting the school year strong: Simple ways families can stay connected

A new school year always seems to bring a little bit of everything, excitement,…

A foolhardy conflict with an inoffensive ally

Democrats try to brush aside 'Woke 1'

Data centers: Progress need not come at the expense of our communities

Letters to the Editor

A flawed goose policy

The Alpena Municipal Council’s decision to reject a controlled goose hunt in favor of egg-oiling and flashing lights ignores both practical reality and local experience. Sidewalks, the bike path, beaches, playgrounds, and city parks remain coated in droppings. Residents can no longer walk the path, take children to the playground, or even attempt a…

Jesse Osmer, the county administrator, in an obedient and servile missive believed to have been written…

Who does the county administrator serve?

I could not believe what I read in the Friday, July 24 edition of The Alpena…

Support the police, not the criminal

It didn’t surprise me when the news broke that Monica Dziesinski had hired an elite downstate…

Let the voters decide

Do you think school should start after Labor Day?

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