ALPENA — Forty-five years ago, Alpena Public Schools students and the majority of staff, were on a short hiatus after school shut down on “Black Friday,” October 16, 1981. The schools were forced to close…
Presque Isle County voters to decide new museum millage Nov. 3
ROGERS CITY – Presque Isle County voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a new property tax to help pay…
Retired School Personnel meeting
ALPENA — The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will hold its November meeting on Nov. 12 at the…
Great Lakes Now Weekend upcoming
On Saturday and Sunday, people can catch “Diving in Ice and Smashing Bugs,” a recent episode of Great Lakes Now…
Golden hour in the fall
Brush Creek Mill preparing for holidays
HILLMAN — It’s hard to believe, but it's that time of year again at the Brush Creek Mill in Hillman.…
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Local Sports
Hillman girls fall to Atlanta in four sets
ATLANTA – The Hillman varsity volleyball team fell 3-1 to North Star League rival Atlanta on Thursday, dropping a four-set road match after winning the opener. The Lady Tigers took the first set 25-22 behind strong play at the net and defense. Atlanta responded with set wins of 25-14, 25-18 and 25-17 to claim…
Editorials and columns
First and last: How life prepared me to lead
A few days ago, my wife and I sat and watched Neil Young sing…
The BCS wasn't perfect, but did it get something right?
Can Brazil and Venezuela tolerate opposition?
As President Donald Trump turns his back on Ukraine and its president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, it begs…
It is Ukraine today, will it be Taiwan or South Korea tomorrow?
Letters to the Editor
Public money for me, but not for our kids?
Twice in the last four years, AJ MacArthur voted no on the Michigan Athletics Association agreement with Alpena Public Schools. Meanwhile, his own business, AJ’s Garden & Produce Inc., has benefited from taxpayer-funded assistance, including forgiven PPP loans and substantial agricultural subsidies totaling more than $60,000 combined. Let that sink in. When the government…
I ask if you do not support Donald Trump why would you vote for the likes…
Don't support those that support Donald Trump
The last few decades members of the so-called "religion of peace" have taught western nations about…
Abdul is wrong for Michigan
Back in July, I wrote emails to each of our Michigan U.S. Senators. I asked them…
Concerned about lack of response from our senators
Michigan Sports
Hoover's TD run lifts No. 6 Indiana to 13-6 OT win at Michigan, its 1st win at Big House since 1967
Tommy Carr replaces benched Bryce Underwood, leads Michigan to 21-18 win over Penn State
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr in win over Penn State
Kleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern's 24-21 win over Michigan State
Michigan News
Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
A bitter Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish and Muslim voters already on edge over the war in Gaza
The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions
AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district
Lifestyles
Retired School Personnel meeting
ALPENA — The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will hold its November meeting on Nov. 12 at the First United Methodist church on Ripley Blvd at noon. A catered luncheon will be served at a cost of $12.50, payable at the door. Please make reservations with Ruth
Great Lakes Now Weekend upcoming
Golden hour in the fall
Brush Creek Mill preparing for holidays
Obituaries
