The Alpena Downtown Development Authority board will meet on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall in Alpena. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release Jan. 26, 2026 Total: 72 Alarms: 1 Animal Control: 1 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...

Alpena announced the opening of an outdoor ice rink at Mich-e-ke-wis Park. The ice rink will be open for skating from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. Below is a set of guidelines to follow when using the rink and will be posted at the rink. In the event of snow, the ice rink will not be ...

Willowdale Drive, between Ferncliff Drive and Pebble Street, in Alpena Township, will have intermittent road closures for necessary utility repairs today from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. The temporary road closure will affect local traffic as well as emergency vehicles. Motorists are ...

The Alcona County Library released its events for this month and it is going to be busy and there will be something for everyone to enjoy. All events listed take place at the Harrisville branch. OThe library’s only event this month with a cover charge is the Feb. 9 Make-it Monday craft, but ...