ALPENA — On Tuesday at a regular full board meeting of the Alpena County Board of Commissioners, the board approved ballot language for a proposal that could release about $20,452 from a hospital millage that…
Celebrating a career of impact: Dr. Richard Bates’ transformational leadership
ALPENA - After 35 years of dedicated service to Northeast Michigan, Dr. Richard Bates is concluding an extraordinary career that…
Hubbard Lake Sportsman & Improvement Association to hold pork roast fundraiser
HUBBARD LAKE - The public is welcome to attend a Pork Roast Dinner Fundraiser sponsored by the Hubbard Lake Sportsman…
Art in the Park craft show to take place Aug. 15
ALPENA - The fifth annual Art in the Park is taking place Aug. 15 at McRae Park in Alpena. The…
Busy week ahead for Lifelong Learners
ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) have announced its programs for next week. Below is more information about…
Recall update: challenges submitted, three citizens ask for signature removal from petitions
ALPENA — Challenges against petition signatures for the recall of Alpena Public Schools Board of Education members Eric Lawson, Sarah…
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Local Sports
Alpena Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations
ALPENA - Are you a voting member of the Alpena Sports Hall of Fame Association? Do you know an athlete that you think should be in the Alpena Sports Hall of Fame? If so, the Hall of Fame Board wants to hear from you. The board is seeking athlete nominations from voting members for…
Alpena Golf Club - Ladies Golf Association July 22nd Results - Required 9 Low Gross: Flight…
Alpena golf results
Alpena Golf Club Ladies Golf Association Spring Handicap winners
Low Gross: Flight A - Gisela Schreier - 45 Flight B - Jane Mortimer, Mary O'Neil…
Alpena Golf Club Ladies Golf Association, July 15 results
Editorials and columns
New state budget leaves out ways to raise revenue in order to protect vital services for Michiganders
The fiscal year 2026-2027 state budget was signed into law last week by Gov.…
Letters to the Editor
Setting the historical record straight
I am writing in response to Dave Myers' column in the July 18th edition of The Alpena News. First, I want to say that I generally enjoy Dave's folksy writing style and him personally. But this column made my blood boil. His piece is argued from a Christian nationalist framework, which explicitly rejects the…
Valentine's Day will not be your usual chocolate and/roses sweetie day. Nope. The NFL will be…
Sweet season, Sweeter day
Here's a modest proposal I've been suggesting to American newspapers for four years. It's an easy…
Surprise us: Win a Pulitzer
I was shocked watching the NBC nightly News last night as they announced that the mighty…
Proposed time change will hurt kids
Michigan Sports
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Michigan News
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Lifestyles
Celebrating a career of impact: Dr. Richard Bates’ transformational leadership
Hubbard Lake Sportsman & Improvement Association to hold pork roast fundraiser
Art in the Park craft show to take place Aug. 15
Busy week ahead for Lifelong Learners
Obituaries
Robert Schilling
Robert H. Schilling, born on March 27, 1934, in Alpena, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Alpena, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, quiet generosity, and a deep devotion to the people and causes he loved. He was the son of the late Howard and Viola (McTagert) Schilling. He is survived…