Local News
News seeks holiday stories, photos
ALPENA — The News is looking to keep its tradition of sharing holiday content alive, but the newspaper is looking for some help from the community. Each year, beginning the day after Thanksgiving and continuing through Christmas Eve, The News has celebrated the holiday countdown by ...
State Rep. for Northeast Michigan Cam Cavitt hopes to make impacts as part of majority in House
ALPENA — State Rep. for Northeast Michigan Cam Cavitt believes he will be able to make a larger impact in Lansing after being reelected last week because Republicans reclaimed the majority in the State House. Cavitt defeated his Democratic challenger and Alcona County resident Trina ...
Clay shoot raises funds for a new ultrasound system for the Breast Health Suite at hospital
ALPENA — The annual Support Committee of MyMichigan Health Foundation recently hosted Clays for a Cause, a sporting clay shooting event that included 12 shooting stations, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and a luncheon. The shoot raised funds for the installation of a new, dedicated ultrasound ...
Hillman Buck Pole Friday
HILLMAN — The Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a buck pole contest on Friday, which is opening day of firearm deer season. The Hillman Buck Pole will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Patchwood Plaza, 14797 State Street South, Hillman. Gun package prizes will be awarded for the ...
Atlanta volleyball wins in Regional Semi-Finals
The Atlanta High School volleyball team defeated Harbor Lights Christian in the Regional Semi-Finals in three straight sets. Final scores for the sets were 25-8, 25-11, and 25-11. Alliyah Hagemeister and Valerie Binge led the way for the Huskies with 17 kills each. Olivia McSwain had ...