Alpena County Commissioners have voted to hire current commissioner Jesse Osmer for the open administrator position. Read MoreFollowing flip-flops & split vote, commissioners offer administrator position to Osmer
The Michigan State Police Post in Alpena and other posts across the state will be collecting unwanted or unneeded medications Saturday, during the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Read MoreAlpena MSP Post collecting meds on DEA National Rx Drug Take Back Day
The Alpena County Fair Board has released a statement following some criticism of its plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the fair with fireworks. Read MoreAlpena fair board responds to fireworks pushback on social media
Today is Earth Day, an annual celebration to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet and its natural resources for generations to come. Read MoreEarth Day 2024 - APS kids pick up trash
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An East Tawas man convicted of sexually assaulting his young daughter over a period of years will remain in prison following a recent ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals. Read MoreChild sex offender from East Tawas, caught in Alpena wilderness, loses appeal
A grand reopening is being held for the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse following extensive renovations. Read MoreGrand reopening of historic Tawas Point Lighthouse
Star Wars will take center stage during the annual Break a Leg 5K Run/Walk fundraiser hosted by the Thunder Bay Theatre and Dork Brothers in Alpena. Read MoreRun/walkers encouraged to dress up as favorite Star Wars character for Thunder Bay Theatre fundraiser
Alpena County Commissioners interviewed three candidates for the open administrator position Friday afternoon, taking approximately one hour with each of them. Read MoreCommissioners interview administrator candidates
PRESS RELEASE FROM CITY OF ALPENA: Read MoreN. Second Avenue closure in advance of start of $3.3M project
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE: Read MoreOnaway man charged with sexual assault of a minor
More than 6,000 Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard, Special Operations Forces, and international partners are expected to take part in Northern Strike 2024. Read MoreMore than 6,000 soldiers expected for Northern Strike 2024
The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA ESD) and Alcona Community Schools (ACS) are looking for community partners to help solve what is said to be a “critical need” for childcare services in Alcona County. Read MoreAMA ESD & ACS seek partners to expand childcare services in Alcona Co.