ALPENA — Eight candidates are running for four seats on the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education. If elected, they will serve a four-year term beginning January 2027 and ending December 2030. Below are four…
Alpena to host local gathering for Bridge Michigan Issues Summit
ALPENA – As Michigan commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Alpena Community College will host a…
Perfect for the wall
Regulation changes for spawning closure, northern pike now in effect
LANSING - Adjusting daily possession limits to allow for harvesting smaller fish in select lakes and removing an unnecessary spawning…
Alpena County proclaims October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month
ALPENA — Alpena County Commissioners presented proclamations to two Alpena community members who have made a significant impact in Down…
HUNT board discusses Byrne JAG funding, update to meeting format
ATLANTA — The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team (HUNT) board held its quarterly meeting on Friday at the Tri-Township Fire Department…
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Local Sports
Local bowling results
Thunder Bowl Lanes Bowlers of the Week Week ending Oct. 15, 2026 Saturday Drop-In League Blind doubles winners: James Riddle and John Nunez, 1,377; Chris Harper and Cindy Habermehl, 1,375. Minor Mixed High series: JoJo Polanco 540 (186, 186, 168); Jen Hitzelberger 452 (100, 187, 165). Roll Em if Ya Got Em 3, Dylan…
Editorials and columns
Moving on from a recall error
Recently, our county clerk rejected petitions calling for the recall of three Alpena Public…
The defining moment of the 2024 presidential campaign, it can be argued, came almost exactly two…
Has Trump broken his McDonald's promise?
What does it take for a child to want to be around an adult?
Who do the political parties work for?
Letters to the Editor
He voted no twice in the last four years. Why?
As we approach a highly contentious Alpena Public Schools Board of Education election, I am making a conscious effort to give every candidate an equal opportunity to earn my vote. That means researching their records, asking questions, and understanding the decisions they've made. As the parent of a former APS high school athlete and…
Today, October 17th, there are thousands of rallies and marches taking place across our nation declaring…
No Kings anywhere
Even a Democratic strategist admits that the party is not the party of JFK, nor Barak…
Abdul El Sayed is not a Democrat
Ironically October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The smear campaign literature sent out a couple of…
Silence is deafening
Michigan Sports
Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State's 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win
Sean Burke and Miguel Vargas help the White Sox beat the Tigers 3-1
No. 19 Michigan starts shaky, finishes strong in 52-17 win over UTEP
Michigan shows its resilience in 17-10 win over No. 11 Oklahoma after getting lucky break in opener
Michigan News
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
El-Sayed distances himself from popular streamer's comments on Israel and Jewish Americans
Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived
Lifestyles
Early detection saves lives: Prioritize routine breast cancer screenings
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to host events
Sunrise Mission seeking donations
Obituaries
