As of March 1, National Public Radio affiliate WCMU, broadcasting at 91.7 F.M. from its location at Central Michigan University, will no longer host classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass, new world, or other music on its radio platform. Instead, station managers have announced that its radio ...

Kudos to the Alpena Wildcat Hockey team and Coach Ben Henry. Saturday and Wednesday evenings’ games turned into a phenomenal community event. The stands were packed and every inch of available space was filled with an excited hockey fan, eager to support our hometown team, regardless of ...

My name is Tovi. Until recently I was an 8-year-old, healthy, happy and, if I say so myself, wonderful golden retriever. About three weeks ago during the night, my stomach twisted, taking my spleen and causing bloat. My people knew something was very wrong with me. I was retching and ...

What a beautiful day two Saturdays ago for the second annual Alpena Ice Festival! A festival of this scope could not have happened without the commitment and resources from a number of organizations and individuals. A huge thanks to the City of Alpena, especially Rachel Smolinski, Andy Marceau, ...

After reading The Alpena News about the possibility of building a new pool at the APlex is very exciting and long overdue.This is much needed for the community who enjoy swimming and using a pool for a workout.Also the possibility of bringing swimming as a varsity sport back to the high school ...

Dmitry Medvedev is probably the only human being on this planet that Vladimir Putin trusts and Putin has stated this in public numerous times. Undoubtedly, Medvedev is one of the very few in the Kremlin that Putin allows to get physically near him within his extensive protective bubble. ...