ALPENA – Firefighters are not lucky, they are trained, and that’s exactly what the Alpena Fire Department staff was doing at a home on the corner of Ripley Boulevard and 3rd Street Thursday morning. Training began at 7:30 a.m. and included multiple evolutions designed to simulate real ...

ALPENA — Both the downtown Alpena Bigby location and Sweet Baby James have announced this week they are closing, a little over a year since the closure of Olivet Book and Gift shop in March 2025. Compounding those closures is the mixed interest shown by businesses to commit to a season at the ...

ALPENA — On Tuesday, the Alpena County Sheriff’s Office assisted in serving an eviction at a residence in Maple Ridge Township. Upon entering the home, deputies immediately located several firearms and items of drug paraphernalia. The homeowner was identified as 35-year-old Travis Johnson. ...

HARRISVILLE- The Alcona County Library has released its schedule for upcoming events this summer. It incluses things that will be fun for people of all ages. Friday Creativity Club for Adults Looking for a creative space to relax, make art, and connect with others? Join the Friday Creativity ...

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 ...