ALPENA — Last week, State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, introduced legislation which aims to protect Michigan’s lake sturgeon, according to a press release from Cavitt’s office on Sept. 28. Cavitt told The News that lake…
Maple Ridge Township Supervisor sentenced to 6 months probation, fines
ALPENA — Maple Ridge Township Supervisor John Male, 73, was sentenced to 6 months probation for operating while visibly impaired…
Fall student count day shows mixed bag in local school districts
ALPENA — Wednesday was one of two student count days throughout the 2026-27 school year for public schools in Michigan,…
Hitz for Hope makes first donation to Susan’s Wish
Hitz for Hope, a new nonprofit founded by the Hitzelberger family, thoughtfully made its first donation in a touching, full-circle…
Gone to Pieces Quilt Guild together event
ALPENA - The Gone to Pieces Quilt Guild of Alpena had their Friendship Day Fabric Connects Us Together Event on…
Alpena FFA receives Living to Serve Grant from National FFA Organization
INDIANAPOLIS – The Alpena FFA chapter in Alpena, MI has been awarded a Yearlong Living to Serve Grant in the…
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Local Sports
Wildcats stay with BNC leader, fall 34-21 to Marquette
ALPENA – The Alpena Wildcats spent Friday night trading scores with the team at…
ALPENA – Joe LaCross scored three goals and added three assists, and Reece Dragiewicz scored three…
Alpena rolls past Standish behind LaCross, Dragiewicz hat tricks
SHEPHERD – Alpena’s boys cross country team, running without co-captain Brendan Werth, won the Blue division…
Cross Country: Boys win Blue division; girls place seventh at Shepherd
Golf: Wildcats girls earn first BNC crown in school history
Editorials and columns
It's hard to imagine how different communities would be without local newspapers
When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies…
Letters to the Editor
League of Women Voters event
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, I attended the League of Women Voters candidating event, where the candidates running for seats on the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education and Alpena County residents had the opportunity to meet in a non-confrontational and informal session. Attendees were seated at five tables (the original plan was for eight…
There is a man, a Russian man, that has sworn with total conviction that he will…
The Great Double Down (The Limit of American Powers)
Monday’s school board meeting once again put the Democrat circus on full display. The attacks against…
Democrat circus
Many thanks to the NE MI League of Women Voters for stepping up to host a…
League steps up to host candidate’s forum
Michigan Sports
Sean Burke and Miguel Vargas help the White Sox beat the Tigers 3-1
No. 19 Michigan starts shaky, finishes strong in 52-17 win over UTEP
Michigan shows its resilience in 17-10 win over No. 11 Oklahoma after getting lucky break in opener
Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14
Michigan News
AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district
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
Lifestyles
Gone to Pieces Quilt Guild together event
Alpena FFA receives Living to Serve Grant from National FFA Organization
A ship in the mist
Alpena County Library to host party for Priya Parker tonight
Obituaries
