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Al Zdan: A lifetime of music, community, and dedication

ALPENA - Born on June 19, 1937, Al Zdan has spent more than seven decades shaping the soundscape of Northeast Michigan. Now 89 years old, Al is widely known as a respected session bass guitarist whose musical journey began in 1953. From humble beginnings to a legacy of community- centered ...

Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects

LANSING — Michigan drivers can expect another summer filled with orange barrels, detours and road crews as road and bridge construction projects ramp up across the state. Even as major construction plans remain on schedule, industry leaders say rising costs, inflation and global instability ...

Northland donates to Friends Together

ALPENA – Northland Area Federal Credit Union (NAFCU) presented a donation of $1,000 to Friends Together on May 6, according to a Northland Area Federal Credit Union press release on Tuesday. Northland’s donation was made possible by the members of NAFCU and the surrounding community that ...

From Alpena rinks to the pros – the real lesson for local kids

Walk into any Alpena rink on a cold winter night and you can still picture it: a tall, lanky kid from the neighborhood standing in the crease, eyes locked on the puck, refusing to give an inch. Players like Cooper Black, a proud Alpena High School Wildcat alumnus who has risen from the local ...