Youth volunteers help reach 4,000-piece trash goal in Alpena
ALPENA — Members of the Youth Volunteer Corps and Great Lakes Great Responsibility (GLGR) completed a summerlong cleanup series Friday at Sytek Park, meeting a goal of collecting 4,000 pieces of trash across Alpena. Meag Schwartz, CEO of GLGR, confirmed the target was achieved. “Yes, ...
Senator Peters announces 10th and final motorcycle tour across Michigan
MICHIGAN – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that he will begin his 10th and final official motorcycle tour across Michigan on Monday, Aug. 24, according to a press release from Peters’ office. The five-day “Thank You, Michigan” tour will make stops in Bay City, Alpena, ...
Indigent juvenile defense bill signed into law
ALPENA — Indigent juveniles facing delinquency cases will now be able to obtain court appointed attorneys funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). Indigent means that a person is not able to afford a private lawyer. The News previously reported in March 2025 that a bill ...
Rogers City City Council monthly meeting, Tuesday
ROGERS CITY — Rogers City City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall in Rogers City.
Alpena County 4-H youth put in year-round effort ahead of fair
ALPENA - More than 150 Alpena County 4-H youth are expected to take part in this year’s fair, with about 135 participating in the market sale. Those numbers continue to grow each year, according to Michelle Eagling, Alpena County 4-H program director. The work that leads to the show ring ...