ALPENA — James Edward Smith II, a 45-year-old Alpena man who is charged with crimes related to child sexually abusive activity, appeared in the 88th District Court on Tuesday for his preliminary examinations. The hearing was postponed in order to provide the defense time to negotiate with ...

ROGERS CITY – Consumers Energy is alerting Rogers City residents that it will be interrupting power to about 2,000 homes and businesses starting just after midnight for about five hours. The work is being done to make critical repairs to equipment in a local substation after an inspection ...

ALPENA — This year’s 51st Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival will feature an impressive lineup of bands that will keep festival goers entertained. The festival always boasts an array of live music to draw in the crowds between tournament weigh-ins. Quiet Riot, the popular metal band ...

ALPENA — Officials from Alpena and Alpena Township attended a settlement conference on Monday at the 26th Circuit Court to try to hammer out a deal that would establish water and sewer rates for the years 2018-2024. Because the two parties were bargaining behind closed doors, it is unknown ...

ALPENA — The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education got honest Monday night as they discussed what board governance looks like, and the challenges they face in becoming an effective board. Kelli Horst from the Michigan Association of School Boards provided training on board governance ...

~ Art in the Loft’s “SummerView” exhibit is on display now through Sept. 6 at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes are offered, and scholarships are available. Visit artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877. ~ Besser Museum ...