ALPENA — Mother’s Day will have a different look and feel this year. The restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic have eased and loved ones can share time together in person. The pandemic cast a shadow over the holiday last year, preventing people from seeing their mothers and even ...

ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. If you’re viewing on a mobile device, turn your device ...

ALPENA — About 70 Alpena Community College graduates participated in a drive-through commencement ceremony on Thursday. College officials decided to hold commencement in a drive-through format this year because coronavirus restrictions would not allow large gatherings in Park Arena, where ...

ALPENA — After not having a parade on Independence Day last summer, the odds are good one will stream through Alpena on July 4. The future of the parade beyond that is unclear. For years, the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce has organized and planned the parade, but as the number of ...

ALPENA — Visitors to downtown Alpena this summer could soon be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the area, all while having a cocktail in hand. During its meeting Tuesday, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority voted to establish a social district within the DDA that would allow a ...

ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. If you’re viewing on a mobile device, turn your device ...