EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the 50th in a series of stories adapted from William Kelley’s book, “Wind Socks, Grass Strips, and Tail-Draggers,” which is available for purchase at The News, 130 Park Place in downtown Alpena. Last week, Kelley spent the night in a jail cell in ...

Northeast Lower Peninsula Alpena: A few Atlantic salmon were caught by pier anglers while casting orange, silver, and blue/silver spoons. Those targeting walleye had no success. Weather permitting, boat anglers had a mixed bag in 15 to 30 feet of water. Trolling crankbaits produced Atlantic ...

ALPENA — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed that April 21 through April 28 will be Dark Sky Week in Michigan this year. Though all state-managed trails and some state-managed parks remain closed due to ice storm damage, there are still many ways Northeast Michigan residents can participate ...

ALPENA — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Alpena County Prosecuting Attorney Cynthia Muszynski have submitted their briefs to the Michigan Court of Appeals arguing why the court should not overrule the local court’s verdict for Brad Srebnik, who was found guilty of murdering two ...

ALPENA — The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the defendant, Alpena Public Schools, in a lawsuit claiming that the district created a hostile educational environment for student “Jane Doe,” according to court documents. The case arises from several incidents between ...

ALPENA — Options Pregnancy Center has a new director in a newly renovated building at 233 Cavanaugh St., on the corner of 9th Avenue, in Alpena. The center is now offering ultrasound clinical services. Tammie Nemeth is the new executive director, taking the reins in late October. Nemeth is ...