ALPENA — The new Earned Sick Time Act, increase in the minimum wage, and rising prices are impacting the Huron Humane Society’s bottom line. Last year, the Huron Humane Society provided shelter for 445 animals, of which 383 were from Alpena. That was an increase of 82 more animals ...

Hillman High School’s boys basketball team improved to 8-5, and 4-1 in the North Star League, with a win over Hale, 48-45, on Tuesday. The Tigers started slow and with a light bench being down a player who was sick and a late injury in the fourth to point guard Cuyler Schultz. And, ...

ALPENA — Many people in Michigan remember the popular fast-food restaurant Hot ‘n’ Now for its reasonable prices and tasty food. Over time, the franchise suffered mass closures around the country, and the last existing Hot ‘n’ Now is located in Sturgis. Now, Alpena developer Jeff ...

ALPENA — If you have a family, you will likely be able to relate to the humorous and dysfunctional dynamics in “It’s My Wedding, Dear Grandpa” at Alpena Civic Theatre. The comedy continues this week at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and the final show is at 2 p.m. on ...

The former Decorative Panels International plant in Alpena has been sold, a Tuesday press release from DPI’s consulting firm, ERM, says. The old plant was sold before an auction slated to begin on Tuesday. ERM did not name the purchaser or say what the developer intends to do with the ...

ALPENA — Stumped by your tech device? Alpena High School students can help you out. Older and even middle-aged Americans know the best way to solve a computer or smartphone mystery is to ask a younger person for help. Even better, ask a tech-knowledgeable young person. The Association of ...