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Chamber shares concern about future development

ALPENA — Local business and economic leaders in Alpena say they are concerned that backlash from a proposed project at the Alpena County Fairgrounds could impact future development in the area. They added that transparency and predictability are key driving factors for developers to ...

Dohring and Quintanilla to be examined June 10

HARRISVILLE—Joshua Dohring, 40, and Cassandra Quintanilla, 36, both had their probable cause hearings in the 81st District Court in Alcona County on Wednesday, where it was decided to hold their preliminary examinations at 11 a.m. on June 10. Dohring is charged with assault with intent to ...

Local scam

ALPENA - The Alpena County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a highly convincing scam that has recently been reported in our area involving video calls and fraudulent prize winnings. In these cases, individuals receive a video or phone call informing them that they have won a large ...

Alpena Public Schools Safe Routes to School forum tonight

ALPENA - Alpena Public Schools will hold a Safe Routes to School Community Forum this Thursday, May 28th, 2026 from 5pm to 6:30 p.m. in the Alpena High School Wildcat Den. What is SRTS? Safe Routes To School (SRTS) initiatives aim to unite neighborhoods, ease traffic congestion and air ...

Fire training in Alpena today

ALPENA - starting at 7:30 a.m., the City of Alpena Fire Department will be conducting firefighter training at the residential structure located at 2025 S 3rd Ave, at the corner of Ripley Blvd and S 3rd Ave. At that location. Fire and EMS vehicles will be parked around the structure, and include ...