Boat parade, Vintage Dive Days highlight Thunder Bay Maritime Festival

August 20, 2026

ALPENA — On Saturday in Alpena, boaters will decorate their boats and parade around the Thunder Bay River to show the off. The parade will help to cap off the Thunder Bay Maritime Festival. The…

Still walk-in options for medical care in Alpena

ALPENA — WellNow Urgent Care is closing at the end of the month and MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and Alcona…

Local Edward Jones financial advisor Eric Ferguson, earns spot on the Forbes' SHOOK Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors

ALPENA - Edward Jones Financial Advisor Eric Ferguson, CFP® of Alpena was named to the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK Best-in-State…

Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan applies for USDA Housing Preservation Grant

ALPENA — Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan has submitted a funding request to the USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant…

Alpena man arrested for accosting a minor for immoral purposes, resisting police

ALPENA - Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post arrested James Walsh, 33, of Alpena for allegedly accosting…

Bobolts preliminary examination adjourned

ALPENA — Frederick Bobolts, 61, had his preliminary examination hearing adjourned on Wednesday. Bobolts is charged with multiple counts of…

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Alpena Golf Club August 18 – P.A. Systems League Results Low on hole(s) Hole…

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