ALPENA – Karma’s A Fish will mark nine years in business Saturday with a customer appreciation celebration that includes free lunch, animal meet-and-greets, raffles and storewide discounts at its location in the Harborside Mall. The…
Health department celebrates financial health
ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) updated the health board on Tuesday about the department’s financial improvements over…
MyMichigan honored by AMA for commitment to well-being of physicians
MIDLAND - MyMichigan Health has earned national recognition in 2026 from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in…
Alpena council authorizes $51K state grant for storm recovery
ALPENA — The Alpena Municipal Council on Monday authorized City Manager Rachel Smolinski to sign a $51,394 state disaster assistance…
AMA ESD special education millage renewal to be on Nov. 3 ballot
ALPENA — Voters across Alpena, Montmorency, and Alcona counties will consider a renewal of the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA…
APS superintendent talks safety, mental health, transportation funds
ALPENA — Alpena Public Schools Superintendent Dave Rabbideau discussed finance items for the board and community to be aware of…
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Wildcat swimmers cruise past Oscoda on Senior Night
ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats girls varsity swim team celebrated Senior Night with a…
Editorials and columns
Saturday is final day for candidate letters
Saturday will be the final day that The News will publish letters to the editor pertaining to candidates in the upcoming election on Nov. 3. If you have a letter about a current candidate or candidates, please be sure to have it submitted no later than 1 p.m. on Friday. Letters will be published…
Letters to the Editor
He voted no twice in the last four years. Why?
As we approach a highly contentious Alpena Public Schools Board of Education election, I am making a conscious effort to give every candidate an equal opportunity to earn my vote. That means researching their records, asking questions, and understanding the decisions they've made. As the parent of a former APS high school athlete and…
Today, October 17th, there are thousands of rallies and marches taking place across our nation declaring…
No Kings anywhere
Even a Democratic strategist admits that the party is not the party of JFK, nor Barak…
Abdul El Sayed is not a Democrat
Ironically October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The smear campaign literature sent out a couple of…
Silence is deafening
Michigan Sports
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
Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State's 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win
Michigan News
A bitter Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish and Muslim voters already on edge over the war in Gaza
The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions
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
Lifestyles
MyMichigan honored by AMA for commitment to well-being of physicians
Community Foundation announces new Vision Grant opportunity
Holiday Halloween House of Alpena to host Halloween fun
Busy times on the Thunder Bay River
Obituaries
Anthony Hilla
HILLA, Anthony Joseph “Tony”, age 62 of Rogers City died peacefully at home on Oct. 16, 2026 with family at his side. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.