×

News

Aaron Trout can’t have parental rights back, court rules

Local News

ALPENA — Aaron Trout, the Alcona County man serving at least a half-century in prison for the death of his girlfriend’s daughter, cannot have parental rights to his own children, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled. The appellate court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s 2022 decision ...

Rogers City council to meet Tuesday

Local News

The Rogers City Council will meet today at 6 p.m. at City Hall. During the meeting, the council will review proposals for a new plow truck and discuss the post office to utilize the former fire hall. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

March is National Social Work Month

Local News

As a celebration of National Social Work Month this month, Hospice of Michigan in a statement explained the benefits hospice social workers bring to families and patients. Some of the benefits listed in the statement include helping families with medical paperwork, listening to patients’ ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Local News

∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, is normally open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, but the gallery is currently closed in preparation for the 2024 Young Artist Exhibit, opening with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on ...

Pied Piper starts esports

Local News

ALPENA — Pied Piper Schools esports team is looking to provide students with new opportunities and experiences that they wouldn’t have had access to otherwise. “Sixty-five percent of the students who participate in esports, have not participated in other extracurricular activities in ...

Elowski appeals contempt ruling

Local News

ALPENA — Alpena attorney Michelle Elowski appealed the contempt of court ruling she received on Monday that gave her 45 days in jail for abruptly leaving a civil court proceeding in November. Elowski filed with the Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday, receiving three granted motions for ...