ALPENA – According to County Administrator Jesse Osmer, there are many committee seats on various Alpena County committees that have not received any interest from community members. He says that some committees gain more interest than others, and that people may be weary of getting involved ...
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.
