Local News
Immanuel Lutheran High School on track to open in fall
ALPENA — Progress is underway at the old ACES Academy building in Alpena, as construction workers transition it into what will be the new Immanuel Lutheran High School. The News reported Immanuel’s official announcement of starting a high school in March of last year. The school plans to ...
Alpena County Democrats to host rally, protest
ALPENA – The Alpena County Democratic Party will host two separate events this week, There will be a rally this evening and a peaceful protest on Saturday. All around the United States, people are gathering to voice their frustrations over the death of two American citizens during ...
Cell phone legislation passes, awaits Whitmer’s signature
ALPENA — A Michigan bill, which would require Michigan public schools to enact policy limiting the use of cell phones on school grounds during instructional times, is headed to the desk of Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. The Michigan Senate voted on Jan. 22 to approve House ...
Alpena Power Company and Efficiency United awards Thunder Bay Community Health Service for energy efficiency rebate
Alpena Power Company and Efficiency United have recognized Thunder Bay Community Health Service (TBCHS) with a rebate for using energy-efficient installations at their newly completed facility located at 200 W. Chisholm Street. The building now serves as the home of TBCHS administrative offices ...
Consumers Energy schedules two power outages to bring new Alcona County substation online
GUSTIN TOWNSHIP – Consumers Energy is scheduling two four-hour power outages that will affect residents of Gustin Township in Alcona County. The planned outage is part of the rebuilding of an electric substation that will provide better service to the area. “We want to thank our customers ...






