ALPENA — The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) celebrated a banner year in volunteerism on Dec. 16 and named its “Volunteer of the Year,” Cynthia Kelly, an Alpena resident. Sophie Stuart, TBNMS volunteer coordinator and education and outreach specialist, said there were 80 ...

ALPENA – The Alpena Township Fire Department faces a familiar foe, staffing shortages and the need to pass a new millage. At the Alpena Township Board or Trustees meeting earlier this month, Fire Chief Tim Baker informed the board of staffing concerns due to personnel leaving the ...

ALPENA —- The Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) is proud to announce the return of their 18 Days of Giving tradition. Each year around the holidays, AAACU selects eighteen organizations across Northeast Michigan to surprise with a $1000 donation to their mission. This year, the ...

WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada. Waves near the ...

ALPENA — Only one person utilized the new warming shelter at the Alpena County Fairgrounds from Christmas Eve until Monday morning, Alpena County Administrator Jesse Osmer said. People involved in the opening of the shelter and its operations say they expect the local homelessness ...