Marine sanctuary staff removes mooring buoys for the season
ALPENA — The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS)fished out the mooring buoys from sanctuary waters signalling the end of the diving season in Northeast Michigan. TBNMS staff said that the process ran according to schedule and they did not encounter unseasonable weather. Mooring ...
Inspiration: From the American Revolution to Alpena’s renaissance
As we celebrate 250 years of independence and 50 years of Alpena’s Bi-Path, October reminds us what inspiration can accomplish. October holds an important place in the story of the American Revolution. The struggle for independence was not won in a single battle or through one defining ...
Deer crashes peak each fall in Michigan: here’s what to know
LANSING — Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes. October through December accounted for more than 40% of the 58,324 vehicle-deer crashes reported statewide in 2024. In those crashes, 1,816 people were injured and 14 were killed. November ...
Montmorency County police update
ATLANTA- The Montmorency County Sheriff's Office has released its weekly police update. Below is information of the some of the complaints and emergencies it responded to. Total: 97 Alarms: 1 Animal Control: 6 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 1 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...
Senior Night ends with 52-16 loss as Falcons dominate on ground
ALPENA – The Alpena Wildcats football team closed its 2026 season on Senior Night with a 52-16 loss to the visiting Ogemaw Heights Falcons on Friday at Wildcat Stadium. Ogemaw Heights improved to 7-2 and positioned itself for the postseason behind a ground game that piled up nearly 500 ...