ALPENA - The Sunset Project, in partnership with the Thunder Bay International Film Festival, presents the Sanctuary Selections Film Competition, a unique opportunity for Great Lakes Region-based filmmakers to showcase their work, with a chance…
Victim advocate training brings trainees from across Michigan
ALPENA — Victim advocates traveled to Alpena from across Michigan to participate in a two-day Victim Services Unit (VSU) training…
Craft and vendor shows create economic opportunity, supports charities
ALPENA — Craft shows are unique opportunities for local artists to sell their wares, baked goods, and art creations. For…
Suspect arraigned on felony drug charges
Alpena - A suspect was arrested and has been arraigned on multiple felonies after he crashed his motorcycle while in…
Barch and McConnell exchange vows
Emily Marie Barch and Trevor Owen McConnell were united in marriage during a private ceremony on October 17, 2026 at…
Adopt a Shelf community program
ALPENA - HPC Credit Union is collaborating with St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store of Alpena for its Adopt A…
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Alpena juniors Allen, Szumila qualify for state cross country
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Editorials and columns
A year in the life at ACC
In a year filled with highlights, watching ACC student Charlie Best score the winning…
Honoring on Veterans Day
Tuesday's election wasn't a blue wave or even a blue tsunami: It was a blue apocalypse.…
The MAGA movement forgot what populism is
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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…