ALPENA — The Alpena County Library Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that it will ask voters to approve a property tax hike for the library. Board President Joe Garber said taxpayers currently pay 0.7462 mills, or about $37 a year for the owner of a $100,000 house. The board will ask ...

LINCOLN — This celebration will be syrupy sweet. Everyone is invited to the Alcona FFA Chapter’s 15th Annual Maple Syrup Celebration Day on Saturday at Alcona Community Schools. The free family-friendly fun begins at 9 a.m. and wraps up at 2 p.m. at the school, located at 51 N. Barlow ...

ALPENA — The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday barred Alpena attorney Michelle Elowski from practicing law in the state. The order stems from a petition filed by the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission on March 11 requesting an injunction from the Supreme Court. The brief order ...

ALPENA — From Alpena High School’s Most Valuable Player to signing a National Hockey League contract, Cooper Black will take the next step in his hockey career by joining the Florida Panthers organization for the 2024-25 season. Starting next season, Black will play with the Charlotte ...

Alpena High School girls basketball, boys basketball, ice hockey and wrestling announced Big North All Conference Selections. The following athletes have been recognized by Big North coaches: Wrestling Connor Sauve — Senior Honorable Mention Matthew Spencer — Junior Honorable ...