ALPENA - With the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaching, our community has a timely opportunity not only to celebrate our nation’s founding but also to reinvigorate public understanding of the democratic principles that sustain it. Alpena’s Sestercentennial ...

ALPENA — The Alpena County Board of Commissioners approved their portion of a contract which would allow an entertainment complex to be built at the Alpena County Fairgrounds. The project is contingent upon the Alpena County Fairgrounds board’s approval of their portion of the contract. ...

Thiamine Deficiency Syndrome – the Alewives’ Revenge? Predator fish, especially trout and salmon, suffer from thiamine deficiency if they eat too many alewives. It works like this: alewives’ digestive tracts are loaded with an enzyme called thiaminase. The suffix “ase” means it’s ...

ALPENA – The Alpena Wildcats baseball team picked up two more victories on Thursday, defeating Rudyard 8-0, and 12-4. The victories keeps Alpena’s eight-game win streak intact and makes them undefeated for the season, with a perfect 8-0 record. A big third inning set the tone in game ...