LANSING – The cost and availability of childcare can affect whether parents in Michigan can go to work, which in turn creates problems for families, childcare providers and the small businesses that rely on them.…
Official 2026 state Christmas tree harvest and delivery to Capitol
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) will coordinate the harvest of the official 2026 state…
AMA ESD expresses gratitude to voters for support of special education millage renewal
ALPENA - The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA ESD) extends its sincere appreciation to voters, families, staff, and community members…
Movie Review: In 'Godzilla Minus Zero,' human-scaled melodrama stomps out the kaiju fun
Even Godzilla can be felled by an old hazard: the sophomore slump. Though Godzilla has been stomping around for more…
Strong voter turnout Tuesday, says Bertrand
ALPENA — Fewer voters went to the voting booths for Tuesday’s midterm election compared to the 2022 election. County Clerk…
Mackinac Island's ferry cost protection proposal approved by voters
MACKINAC ISLAND ᠆ Mackinac Island's Proposal 1 has passed by a wide margin tonight, empowering the City of Mackinac Island…
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Hillman beats Onaway in four sets, advances to district final
HILLMAN – The Hillman volleyball team defeated Onaway in four sets Wednesday night to advance to the district championship. The Tigers won the opening two sets 25-20 and 25-18. Onaway took the third set 25-20 before Hillman closed out the match 25-18. In other district action, Rogers City defeated Posen on Monday before losing…
Editorials and columns
Political parties, deaf, dumb and blind
The contentious, vicious election is over. What did we learn from the results? By…
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
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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
Michigan Sports
Hoover's TD run lifts No. 6 Indiana to 13-6 OT win at Michigan, its 1st win at Big House since 1967
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
Michigan News
Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
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The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions
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Lifestyles
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Obituaries
Lori Hilla
HILLA, Lori Lynn, age 66, of Case Township, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Nov. 2, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.