My fellow Americans, As an independent, moderate voter, I will not and cannot sit by idly and let Donald Trump keep undermining this country and all men and women who served with valor get elected for a second term. He is unfit! After Jan. 6, while he sat for almost four hours doing nothing ...

For the sake of our kids … In the editorial section of this past Saturday’s Alpena News, Justin Hinkley, publisher and editor, ran a column, “The story behind the story on Snow’s email.” To recite a couple quotes from that story: “We had a statement from a Michigan Press ...

Alpena has become my home, the place I venture forth from and always return to, not an accident of birth and providence, but chosen. My center. WILLIAM L. MORRISON, Ossineke

Dear Editor: Kudos to Mr. McClung on his letter Sept. 7. Who do these non-governmental organizations (NGOs) think they are, and what nerve and right do they have to circumvent the Congress, and the will of the people? When and if we get responsible people in office, they should immediately ...

Since April 2022, a group of businesses, government entities, foundations, school district, and other invested members have held monthly meetings discussing the need for a new pool while seeking the best location, surveying the community, and discussing the organizational structure and ...

Dear editor, As a resident of Alpena County, I’m dismayed by the recent actions of the county Board of Commissioners. From the cryptic wording of the “Separate Tax Limitations” they proposed on the August 2024 ballot to their quid pro quo handling of the library board, the actions of ...