The Alpena County Intergovernmental Council will meet on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at the APlex in Alpena. During the meeting, Alpena City Manager Rachel Smolinski will give a presentation on homelessness in Alpena and the county as a whole. This meeting is open to ...

District superintendents from the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District are sending letters to their legislators expressing concern about the funding proposal recently passed by the State House of Representatives. The AMA-ESD released the letter on Friday. “While headlines ...

ALPENA — Alpena County has decided to push back hiring a new emergency management director search for at least a couple weeks. The commissioners voted on Tuesday to continue dialogue with Presque Isle County about hiring a director who would provide service to both counties. Alpena County ...

ALPENA — The Exchange Club of Alpena celebrated its 100th anniversary on Thursday, underscoring their mission to promote Americanism, community, and prevent child abuse. Club President Staci Chroninger said celebrating 100 years is a great accomplishment. “I think it is a great ...

ALPENA — The third and final Alpena Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraiser for Hospice of Michigan will be held on Friday, Sept. 19 at the APlex. Melissa McDonald-Reed, director of philanthropy for Hospice of Michigan, said the Barley, BBQ, and Beats event builds awareness around hospice ...