ALPENA – Twenty-five years after four hijacked airliners slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Alpena-area residents and firefighters say one duty has grown more urgent with time,…
The AMA ESD seeks renewal of special education millage in November
Alpena — Voters across Alpena, Montmorency, and Alcona counties will consider a renewal of the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA…
Mahler offers update on local projects, development
ALPENA — Mike Mahler, interim director for Target Alpena, said that the Gardens of Alpena Senior Living Community project and…
James Walsh preliminary examination waived
ALPENA — James Walsh, 33, had his preliminary examination waived on Wednesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Walsh…
Grace Episcopal to host Harvest Dinner
LACHINE — Grace Episcopal Church at 13488 Long Rapids Road. in Lachine is hosting its Harvest Dinner. The event is…
Bird City Michigan celebration
ALPENA - On Saturday, September 26, there will be a city-wide celebration of Bird City Michigan- Alpena. The day will…
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Local Sports
Hillman sweeps Fairview in North Star League matchup
HILLMAN – The Hillman Varsity Volleyball team picked up a decisive North Star League (NSL) win on their home court, sweeping the Fairview Eagles in three straight sets with scores of 25-13, 25-16, and 25-12. Leading the Tigers were: Aubrey Weiland with 20 points, 7 aces, 4 kills, 6 digs; Abby Oswald with 11…
Alpena golf results
Swami recalls
LINCOLN – Alcona earned its first win of the season Thursday, defeating Pellston 48-6 in eight-player…
Alcona secures first win of the season
Editorials and columns
The day that changed the world forever
It’s 25 years later as I sit writing this column on 9-11 and the…
Letters to the Editor
The man who would be king
Building an Empire – he defeated the greatest nation in the world, international trade and free markets, the rule of law, democracy and freedom, and universal human dignity. Count them all. Only, his ambition has exceeded him. He stumbled in Ukraine and turned his people into cannon fodder. Lance Heitz Presque Isle
The Alpena Municipal Council’s decision to reject a controlled goose hunt in favor of egg-oiling and…
A flawed goose policy
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
Michigan Sports
Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14
Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014
Tigers score in every inning of 14-0 rout of the Orioles
Skubal strikes out 12 in possible home finale as Tigers beat Royals 2-1
Michigan News
El-Sayed distances himself from popular streamer's comments on Israel and Jewish Americans
Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived
Shootings in Michigan leave 5 people plus suspect dead following large-scale search
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Lifestyles
Grace Episcopal to host Harvest Dinner
LACHINE — Grace Episcopal Church at 13488 Long Rapids Road. in Lachine is hosting its Harvest Dinner. The event is slated for Sunday from 3 p.m. until 6 p. m. Cost is $15 per person, and kids are $8. Ham and scalloped potatoes, sliced ham, Sauerkraut and sausage, baked beans, squash, coleslaw, corn, fresh…
Bird City Michigan celebration
Matt Nahan of orsa foundation to keynote Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan Annual Dinner
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