ALPENA — Heroes, a local group that assists individuals with special needs and their caregivers, will host an informational meeting to begin the discussion of opening an “activity hub” for individuals who age out of Pied Piper services. Barb Kowalewsky, Heroes board president, said ...

From the historical Native American use of our forests and waters, to the shipping of copper, lead, and sawtimber starting in the late 19th century, to the modern day, land use—and our interactions with the ever-changing local flora and fauna—have changed over time. I was reminded of this ...

ALPENA — Jennifer Calery has dedicated her time to making Alpena a home for everyone. Calery was named the 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce at the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday night. The award is one of the most prestigious in ...