Local News
Cause of last week’s fire downtown deemed undetermined
ALPENA – The official cause for the fire that destroyed the Sports Page Lounge, Lucky Rabbit Tattoo, and Pampered Paw last week will officially be recorded as undetermined. Alpena Fire Chief Andy Marceau said the damage to the buildings was so severe that learning what the cause of the ...
Great Lakes Divers celebrates 50th anniversary
ALPENA — Since 1976, Great Lakes Divers has been servicing divers of all levels in Northeast Michigan. While Chris Wright, the current owner of Great Lakes Divers, has only been in that position for about a year, the business has a storied history over its 50 years of operation. The ...
Male’s attorney clarifies missed appearance
On Tuesday, Maple Ridge Township Supervisor John Male, 72, failed to appear in court for one charge of trespassing. According to a statement to The News by his attorney Dave Funk on Wednesday, Male was unaware that he was scheduled to appear that day. The bench warrant issued by the court ...
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Target Huron Small Business Support Hub awards second round of direct grants in five county region
Alpena – The Target Alpena Development Corporation (TADC) is excited to announce that the Target Huron Small Business Support Hub has awarded 51 Small Businesses Direct Grants in Alpena, Alcona, Cheboygan, Iosco and Presque Isle counties. The Direct Grant program offers established ...




