ALPENA – Planning is underway for one of Alpena’s favorite holiday traditions, the Bolenz Jewelry Holiday Parade, and registration is now open for individuals, businesses, organizations, and groups wishing to participate. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2026. ...
ALPENA – A large garage located at 205 Partridge Ave. was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon, with crews citing heavy involvement on arrival and smaller water mains in the older subdivision that prompted an early call for tanker support. Township fire units were dispatched at about 2:15 ...
ALPENA - Magic in Our Midst is a free magical event for children and their families to meet the animals of the woods. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening, Nov. 7 at Island Park in Alpena. Island Park is located at the corner of US 23 and Long Rapids Road. Guided ...
Because of the federal holiday, there will not be a paper on Monday. Papers will resume with The News’ Tuesday edition.
ALPENA – Michigan House Representative Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, is the 106th district incumbent for this November’s election. He said if re-elected, he would support a moratorium for data centers, property tax reform, and upgrades to state infrastructure, such as dams. Cavitt is running ...
