HARRISVILLE — The Alcona County Library has released its upcoming schedule of events for and there are a host of fun and exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy. Please note that all branches will be closed on May 23 and May 25 for Memorial Day. All events below with the ...

ALPENA – Spring has arrived and so have outdoor gatherings and the desire to relax outdoors around a fire. Local officials are urging residents to exercise caution, as one spark can quickly turn a relaxing night into a neighborhood emergency. The City of Alpena city ordinance permits the ...

ALPENA — Alpena County has approved its lease contract with Blackwaters NE for the Blackwater on the Water entertainment complex, which states that no taxpayer money will be used for its construction. Blackwaters NE leadership says they can’t wait much longer for an agreement to be met with ...

The fate of the Blackwater on the Water project that is proposed for the Alpena County Fairgrounds may be decided during today’s Alpena County Commissioners meeting. The proposed project could lead to a $3 million needed investment into the fairgrounds, as well as an increased use of ...

ALPENA — Increases in taxable value of property in Alpena County for 2026 is lower than previous years. Alpena County Equalization Director Ted Somers said this has been a trend the past few years due to inflation, but parcels of land may also not be accurately assessed. At the Alpena ...