ALPENA — The Alpena Municipal Council on Monday authorized City Manager Rachel Smolinski to sign a $51,394 state disaster assistance agreement that will reimburse the city for eligible costs from the severe March 2026 winter…
AMA ESD special education millage renewal to be on Nov. 3 ballot
ALPENA — Voters across Alpena, Montmorency, and Alcona counties will consider a renewal of the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA…
APS superintendent talks safety, mental health, transportation funds
ALPENA — Alpena Public Schools Superintendent Dave Rabbideau discussed finance items for the board and community to be aware of…
State grants help rural areas offer opportunities, thrive
LANSING – In the latest round of its grantmaking, Michigan’s Rural Development Fund has received nearly $11.5 million in requests…
Community Foundation announces new Vision Grant opportunity
ALPENA - The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) has announced a new Vision Grant opportunity offering up to $15,000…
AAACU announces $75,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan
ROGERS CITY — Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) announced it will award $75,000 in Community Multiplier grant funds to…
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Local Sports
Wildcats defeat Blue Devils, raise nearly $2,000 for Pink Out
ALPENA – The Alpena Wildcats defeated the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils 3-1 in…
Hillman volleyball downs Charlton Heston in straight sets
Alpena shuts out Sault Area 40-0 behind Szymoniak’s six touchdowns
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Local bowling results
Editorials and columns
The illogical 2026 elections
If politics was logical, Republicans should be leading in the polls and looking forward…
Every few months, a young 19-year-old woman from South Carolina boards a plane to London. She…
The FDA should grant Americans the right to try new cancer treatments
All of Trump's men: Don't blame them
Why the death penalty can be pro-life
Letters to the Editor
He voted no twice in the last four years. Why?
As we approach a highly contentious Alpena Public Schools Board of Education election, I am making a conscious effort to give every candidate an equal opportunity to earn my vote. That means researching their records, asking questions, and understanding the decisions they've made. As the parent of a former APS high school athlete and…
Today, October 17th, there are thousands of rallies and marches taking place across our nation declaring…
No Kings anywhere
Even a Democratic strategist admits that the party is not the party of JFK, nor Barak…
Abdul El Sayed is not a Democrat
Ironically October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The smear campaign literature sent out a couple of…
Silence is deafening
Michigan Sports
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
Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State's 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win
Michigan News
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
El-Sayed distances himself from popular streamer's comments on Israel and Jewish Americans
Lifestyles
Community Foundation announces new Vision Grant opportunity
Holiday Halloween House of Alpena to host Halloween fun
Busy times on the Thunder Bay River
Alpena Lions Club celebrates 100 years
Obituaries
