Storm siren test set for Fourth of July
ALPENA - Alpena County will test its outdoor warning sirens as scheduled on Saturday, July 4, at 1 p.m. The test is part of the county’s regular monthly maintenance program to ensure the system remains reliable for alerting residents to sudden severe weather. Kim Elkie, director of the ...
Cavitt announces July office hour
State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, will soon host a local office hour in Cheboygan. The office hour will take place on July 17 at Hoppies Tavern from noon until 1 p.m. No appointments are necessary to attend the meeting. Those who are unable to attend but would still like to share their thoughts with the representative may call his Lansing office at 517-373-0833 or email CamCavitt@house.mi.gov.
No paper on Saturday
In celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of our nation, there will be no paper on Saturday. Rest assured, The News' staff will be out and about capturing the local highlights of this historic weekend. The News will resume its normal coverage on Sunday and subscribers will receive their Monday paper as usual. On the behalf of The Alpena News, have a festive and safe Fourth of July weekend.
Community Foundation welcomes new trustees
ALPENA - The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) Board of Trustees elected two new members to help lead the Foundation. Dr. Nicholas Brege and Matt Waligora, both of Alpena, began their first terms of service in June 2026. Claire Caplis, also of Alpena, joined the Board as ...
A meaningful day of learning and connection
ALPENA — On June 6, the Alpena Senior Citizens Center welcomed community members and specially--trained professionals for a gathering focused on learning, support, and connection. The event featured presenters from Dementia Together in northern Colorado, Cyndy Luzinski, Sarah Armold, and ...