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Innovators Brick Build Competition draws over 50 students

ALPENA — More than 50 local students in kindergarten through high school participated in the first Innovators Brick Build Competition. “It was a really fun project and all the students exhibited creativity, curiosity and collaboration,” said Kristen Kowalski, parent volunteer who helped ...

Midwest braces for blizzard

MINNEAPOLIS — A monster winter storm took aim at the Upper Midwest on Tuesday, threatening to bring blizzard conditions, bitterly cold temperatures and 2 feet of snow in a three-day onslaught that could affect more than 40 million Americans. The storm was to begin around midday and continue ...

Strong two-way play powers Alpena past Oscoda

ALPENA — The win streak and phenomenal play continued for the Alpena High girls basketball team on Monday. The Wildcats defeated the Oscoda Owls with a final score of 61-53 for their third straight win. Alpena’s combination of great defense along with the ability to score baskets when ...

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Alpena swept by Midland Dow in basketball

GIRLS BASKETBALL Final scores from Feb. 21 Midland Dow 47 Alpena 32 Alpena scoring: Avery Dubey, 9 points; Faith Dragiewicz, 7 points. Pickford 61 Posen 41 Posen scoring: Ella Szatkowski, 25 points. Alcona 46 Mio 14 Alcona scoring: Kelsey Hansen, 15 points; Emma Travis, 9 ...

Knaebe’s owners plan to add a microbrewery

ALPENA — A new microbrewery is opening in Northeast Michigan, likely in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Knaebe’s Apple Farm and Ciderworks is expanding its long list of food and beverages to include freshly made beer. The business — located just a stone’s throw away from Rogers City ...