ALPENA — In-person learning resumed for Alpena Public Schools students on Monday, after they spent the last two weeks learning remotely from their homes. “It feels really good, we’re all happy,” Alpena resident Katy Samp said as she picked her daughters up from school on ...

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 -- The City of Alpena and Alpena Township released a joint update today on the ongoing effort to end litigation over water and sewer rates. In December, the two municipalities revealed they were considering forming a water authority to oversee water operations in the city and township, ...

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 ...

District Health Department No. 4 has announced two more opportunities for Alpena, Montmorency, Presque Isle and Cheboygan county residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. The one dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available by appointment only at the Health Department’s ...

ALPENA — Alpena Public Schools administrators will be strictly enforcing coronavirus safety procedures when in-person learning resumes on Monday. District administrators said in a press release on Friday those safety procedures will include the proper wearing of masks, social distancing, ...