Pre-trial motion filed by defense in Pokorzynski CSC case
ALPENA — Aaron Pokorzynski, 37, had a hearing on Monday in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena. A recently filed…
Emergency preparedness update at health department
ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Katie Detegen gave an update of the DHD4 emergency…
Cavitt wins a third term
ALPENA — Michigan House of Representative Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, won his reelection for Michigan's 106th State House of Representatives district.…
Voters renew AMA ESD special education millage
ALPENA – Voters in the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District on Tuesday renewed the special education millage that supports students with…
Road closure in Glennie
GLENNIE - A portion of F-30 and Glennie Road in Glennie will be closed today and on Thursday. The road…
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Local Sports
Alpena advances to District 1 final with 3-1 win over Marquette
MARQUETTE – The Alpena High School volleyball team advanced to the District 1 championship…
Editorials and columns
A slippery slope to criminalizing politics
Politics has high enough stakes without the losers being sent to prison -- or losing their heads. Jailing opponents or condemning them to death is what dictatorships do, not democracies. But times are changing, rapidly, and democracy isn't what it used to be, thanks to a vengeful spirit that's taken hold from Brazil to…
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
The last few decades members of the so-called "religion of peace" have taught western nations about…
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
WOVEN event next week
ALPENA — Women and young women in 6th grade and older are warmly invited to WOVEN (Women of Victory Experiencing Newness), a free event on Nov.10 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at New Life Christian Fellowship, located at 317 South Ripley Blvd., Alpena. Enjoy a shared meal as we connect, encourage one another,…