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Burrone moves forward on ‘The Voice of Germany’

ALPENA – Alpena native Breanna Burrone has advanced to the next stage of “The Voice of Germany” after a strong showing in the Battles round, with her ‘Teamfights’ episode scheduled to air on Friday. Burrone, 28, who has lived in Germany for a decade, turned three of four coaches’ ...

Light snow or wintry mix possible Thursday into Friday

ALPENA – A chance of light snow or a rain-snow mix is possible in the Alpena area Thursday into Friday, though measurable accumulation is not expected, according to the National Weather Service. Joseph Delizio, a meteorologist with the NWS office in Gaylord, said the primary window for ...

MSU Extension reflects on a year of programming

ALPENA — The Alpena County Michigan State Extension office hosted researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) to conduct research throughout Northeast Michigan this year, helping farmers and agribusinesses. MSU Extension also provided education and outreach opportunities to community ...

AAA: Michigan gas prices drop another 38 cents

DEARBORN - Gas prices in Michigan are down 38 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.17 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 23 cents less than this time last month but still $1.05 more than this time last year. Motorists are paying an average of $63 ...

Alpena’s Allen finishes 31st at state cross country championships

BROOKLYN – Alpena junior Xander Allen posted his best state-meet finish Saturday, placing 31st in the MHSAA Division 1 cross country championships at Michigan International Speedway. Allen, competing at the state finals for the third straight year, ran 15 minutes, 43.7 seconds. The time ...

Michigan sees rise in Bitcoin kiosk scams

LANSING – Financial scams involving bitcoin kiosks are being increasingly reported across the state. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 368 complaints were filed with the agency related to bitcoin kiosks scams, with an estimated loss of $12 million in 2025. Bitcoin is a ...