On Feb. 28, the VFW 2496 is hosting a concert featuring the Country Poor Boys at the VFW hall on Connon Street in Alpena. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is expected to conclude at about 11 p,m. This event is open to the public.

ALPENA – The Alpena 45ers are teaming up with the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce for a Fire Relief Fundraiser, during their home game tonight against the St. Ignace Saints; puck drop is at 7 p.m. Myles Grix, owner of the Alpena 45ers, explained how the fundraiser became a reality and what ...

LAKE LEELANAU — James Schaberg was exploring Sleeping Bear Point in Glen Haven when he came across a series of ice caves and ice volcanoes on the big lake. “I’m always timid and cautious,” Schaberg said. “It’s rare to see them grow to this size.” Schaberg says the caves and ...

ALPENA — Chisholm Street business owners who faced the loss of their properties in a fire on Wednesday expressed that they felt shock at the destruction and acknowledged the compassion shown by the Alpena community. The Alpena Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at ...

ALPENA — A fire on the 800 block of Chisholm Street on Wednesday resulted in a total loss of the buildings that housed the Sports Page Lounge, The Pampered Paw, and Lucky Rabbit Tattoo, as well as two apartments. It appears however that John Boy’s restaurant may have survived with only ...

ALPENA – On Wednesday night, the City of Alpena issued a boil water notice for Alpena, after a large water main ruptured on Ripley Boulevard. It is unknown when the advisory will be lifted. The water main break forced a loss of pressure in the water system while could cause bacteria in ...