ALPENA — Motorists in Alpena are still learning how to navigate the new traffic light system at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Bagley Street/Hobbs Drive, and some motorists are frustrated that it takes too long to pass through the light. The changes to the traffic light system, which ...
ALPENA — U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, said lawmakers in Washington need to use common sense to find common ground for the common good of all. He said creating and passing good legislation that both Republicans and moderate Democrats can agree on is key to getting things ...
ALPENA — Hygiene supplies are being collected now through Feb. 7 for the 2nd Annual Dignity Drive for youth in need. Items are being collected from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Star Staffing, 537 W. Chisholm St., Alpena. Dignity Drive Chair Laurel Nowak said she was amazed with ...
Hillman’s boys basketball team stormed back from being down 15 points to pick up a four-point win, 53-49, over Rogers City on Wednesday. Hillman outscored Rogers City 24-10 in the fourth quarter to improve to 6-3 overall and 2-0 in the North Star League Little Dipper. Hillman was led ...
As the winter skies become gray and cloud-covered, the winds blow, snow grows by the foot, and the temperatures dip in this two-peninsula state, a portion of Michigan’s 10 million residents face seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. According to Michigan State University research, the ...
The Alpena Township Planning Commission is hosting a public hearing on Monday at 6 p.m. at the township office building. The commission will consider a request for a special use permit for a resident who wants to make a tiny home its primary residence. This meeting is open to the public and ...