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Alpena High School Class of 2026 graduates

ALPENA — The camaraderie and spirit of the Alpena High School Class of 2026 could be felt as they gathered together one last time for their graduation ceremony on Sunday. The graduates entered Wildcat Stadium in pairs to the classic tune “Pomp and Circumstance.” Once the graduates ...

Another successful flower festival

ALPENA — To say the 2026 Alpena Flower Festival was a success might be an understatement, as many people made their way into downtown Alpena for the popular event that draws people from around the state. The annual event, which began on Thursday with the Petal Pub Crawl and wrapped up on ...

DNR area fishing report

LANSING - On Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources released it Northeast Michigan fishing report. Local summer fishing in begining to heat up on Lake Huron and the area's inland lakes and rivers. Alpena: Walleye anglers reported success in Thunder Bay while trolling crankbaits during low-light conditions. Crawler harnesses had hit-or-miss success during the day in 12 to 20 feet of water. With high winds, fish were scattered throughout the bay. Anglers fishing 40 to 80 feet of water had success with lake trout using spoons and Spin-N-Glos fished lower in the water ...

AAA launches “E-Ride Ready” campaign

DEARBORN — As e-bikes and e-scooters surge in popularity, AAA – The Auto Club Group is launching its new “E-Ride Ready” campaign to help parents better understand the risks associated with these fast-moving devices and take steps to prevent serious injuries. “E-rides have spread so ...