HARRISVILLE — Alcona County Sheriff Scott Stephenson was recently sworn in as the president of the Michigan Sheriff Association board of directors, giving a voice to Michigan counties with small population sizes. Stephenson has been on the board of directors for the past three years. He was ...

ALCONA — Huron Pines recently celebrated the completion of the new timber bridge over Black River in Alcona County on Oct. 29. Chris Engle, communications associate, told The News that the project improves road infrastructure but also improves the local fish populations. Engle explained ...

The Alpena Department of Public Works will close the Starlite Beach Public Restrooms for the season today at 8 a.m. The facility will reopen in the spring of next year. The Woodward Trailhead facilities will remain open as it is a year-round operation. Additionally, the water at the Thomas ...

ALPENA - The number of people utilizing the Alpena County Regional Airport for travel continues to be strong and the airport has already had enough paying passengers to earn its $1 million subsidy from the federal government. According to Airport Manager Ed Higgins, there were 1,119 ...

MSP Stuff a Blue Goose begins soon The Michigan State Police Alpena Post is hosting three Stuff a Blue Goose Events to help support people during the holidays. There are currently three events planned. On Nov.14 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. MSP troopers will be at Family Fare in Mio and on Dec. 4 ...