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Area churches set to celebrate Easter

ALPENA — Christians in Alpena are looking forward to the celebration of Easter, the day that their savior Jesus rose from the dead. Easter holds an immense significance in the Christian faith. It is the day where Jesus conquered sin and death and it brings hope of eternal life for all who ...

Flooding concerns elevate with additional precipitation expected

ALPENA – As the snow continues to melt in the area, any additional precipitation could create the possibility for flooding in Northeast Michigan. With rain and possibly snow forecast throughout the weekend and into next week those concerns may intensify, National Weather Service ...

Michigan mulls changes in elk hunt regulations

LANSING – Every year, thousands of hopeful hunters apply for one of only 260 licenses to hunt elk in Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources received a record-breaking 47,493 applications in 2025. “It’s a chance for folks in Michigan who are used to some similar hunting ...

Alpena DDA meets Tuesday

ALPENA — The Alpena Downtown Development Authority board will meet on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. During the meeting, the DDA board will discuss renovating the DDA office building on Chisholm Street. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

Alpena County personnel committee meets Tuesday

ALPENA - The Alpena County Personnel Committee will meet on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Howard Male Conference Room. During the meeting, the commissioners will consider creating a full-time shelter manager position for animal control, as well as hiring a full-time animal control officer. ...