ALPENA — A free summer program has provided kids in Alcona the opportunity to explore local attractions, create art projects, and learn in a fun way. Alcona Community Schools partnered with Inspiration Alcona to bring a summer learning experience to students. The program is free for kids ...

ALPENA — A new feature at Alpena Community College honors those who have fallen in the line of duty as police officers, deputies, and troopers. On May 1, the Alpena Community College Foundation dedicated its new Criminal Justice Wall of Honor at Besser Technical Center on the campus of ACC, ...

Starting July 5 until the end of September, Dial-A-Ride will expand their services to include Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to Angie Fox, executive director of Thunder Bay Transportation Authority (TBTA). Dial-A-Ride currently operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...

The Alpena Public Schools board of education will meet Monday to discuss the tax levy rate and hold a budget hearing. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Gerry Ludwig Board Room at 2373 Gordon Rd. The meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

The Alpena Fireworks Show will occur on Thursday July 3, according to a City of Alpena press release. Fireworks will be launched over the water adjacent to Bay View Park. Fireworks may be viewed from public parks and locations around the city. Prentiss Street will be closed to all vehicular ...