ALPENA — The Alpena County Commissioners discussed future improvements to the Alpena Optimist Youth Park Playground funded by the Alpena Optimist Club and potentially Murphy Builders. The playground has been a mainstay at the Alpena…
Alpena County Fair well attended, says Alpena County fairboard
ALPENA — The Alpena County Fairboard and fair supporters say they are happy with the turnout for this year’s Alpena…
Alpena Township board tables SCADA upgrade after July cyberattack
ALPENA – The Alpena Township Board of Trustees voted during Monday's monthly meeting to table a $14,495 plan to replace…
Nessel challenges Title X funding conditions
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Thursday joined a multi state coalition in suing to block unlawful grant…
USDA announces $525,000 for Montcalm schools and Hubbard Lake
LANSING - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia today announced $525,000 in grants for Montcalm…
Lewandowski artwork chosen for international exhibition
ALPENA - Artist Erwin P. Lewandowski of Alpena was recently juried into the International Guild of Realism Fall Salon Online…
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Local Sports
Alpena swim team splits duals against Gaylord, Ludington
ALPENA - The Alpena varsity swim team recorded mixed dual-meet results and numerous personal…
Editorials and columns
From 'all in' to tap the brakes: Josh Shapiro redefines Pennsylvania's tech boom
In June 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) stood in Berwick and described a new…
Trump has made billions since being reelected in November 2024. The underlying transactions are real; what…
The king of debt Sticks our kids with the bill
A tale of our town -- and yours
One could truly say that when it comes to spoiling Americans, the Democrats and the Republicans…
Over $40 trillion in debt - Blame dysfunctional parents (our government)
Letters to the Editor
Support the police, not the criminal
I could not believe what I read in the Friday, July 24 edition of The Alpena News. When growing up in Massachusetts in the 1940s, criminals were treated as criminals and law enforcement was honored and respected. That is when we had a decent Republic. Today, we are experiencing a rapidly spreading disease called…
It didn’t surprise me when the news broke that Monica Dziesinski had hired an elite downstate…
Let the voters decide
Alpena deserves to ask a serious question: How much of this are we expected to tolerate…
When elected officials answer citizens with attorneys
On April 22nd, I was involved in a fender bender in the front of my house.…
Concern about crash, Rogers City officials
Michigan Sports
Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14
Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014
Tigers score in every inning of 14-0 rout of the Orioles
Skubal strikes out 12 in possible home finale as Tigers beat Royals 2-1
Michigan News
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
Shootings in Michigan leave 5 people plus suspect dead following large-scale search
8 found dead in Michigan home after fire, some with gunshot wounds
Lifestyles
Lewandowski artwork chosen for international exhibition
Busy week for Lifelong Learners
Shades of Fall--Back Porch Concert on Sept. 11
Church supports Alpena Baby Pantry and Children’s Closet
Obituaries
