ALPENA—Conservation nonprofit Huron Pines has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign to acquire 41 acres on Potters Point and permanently protect its ecological treasures while granting new recreation opportunities for the community of Alpena. The property is a 15-minute drive from ...
ALPENA — Local business and economic leaders in Alpena say they are concerned that backlash from a proposed project at the Alpena County Fairgrounds could impact future development in the area. They added that transparency and predictability are key driving factors for developers to ...
HARRISVILLE—Joshua Dohring, 40, and Cassandra Quintanilla, 36, both had their probable cause hearings in the 81st District Court in Alcona County on Wednesday, where it was decided to hold their preliminary examinations at 11 a.m. on June 10. Dohring is charged with assault with intent to ...
ALPENA – Following the deaths of two Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers in a work zone crash near Lansing on Tuesday, local law enforcement and state officials are stressing the importance of drivers prioritizing safety on Michigan roads. Alpena County Sheriff Erik Smith ...
ALPENA - The Alpena County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a highly convincing scam that has recently been reported in our area involving video calls and fraudulent prize winnings. In these cases, individuals receive a video or phone call informing them that they have won a large ...
ALPENA - Alpena Public Schools will hold a Safe Routes to School Community Forum this Thursday, May 28th, 2026 from 5pm to 6:30 p.m. in the Alpena High School Wildcat Den. What is SRTS? Safe Routes To School (SRTS) initiatives aim to unite neighborhoods, ease traffic congestion and air ...