ALPENA – The Alpena Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Jan. 7 to address staffing concerns at the Alpena Township Fire Department. The department needs to fill three vacancies due to resignations. Three applicants were interviewed and Chief Baker recommended hiring Dillon ...

ALPENA — Changes are coming to Northeast Michigan Catholic churches since the release of the 2026 pastoral plan by the Diocese of Gaylord on Tuesday. The diocese is comprised of all the Catholic Parishes across northern lower Michigan under the spiritual leadership and administrative ...

Due to recent vandalism, the Culligan Plaza public restrooms will have reduced hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., effective immediately.

ALPENA — The Alpena County recycling center, Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority (NMMMA), sold more tons of recycled material in 2025, but brought in less revenue than in 2024. At their monthly meeting, NMMMA Executive Director Bailey Barr told board members that the reason ...

ALPENA — Edward Fitzgerald, 33, had his preliminary examination waived on Thursday in the 88th District Court. Fitzgerald is charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), four counts of weapons – felony firearm, one count weapons – dangerous weapon – ...