A plan to expand the boundaries of the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) received a lukewarm reception from Alpena County Commissions this week.

The annual Alpena County Fair kicks off this weekend, and gets into full gear Wednesday when the carnival opens and a Super Kicker Rodeo takes center stage.

Partners in Prevention is offering northeast Michigan residents an opportunity to participate in a six-week course focused on trauma-informed caregiving for children.

A Second Chance Animal Shelter kitten adoption event is being held in Alpena Friday, from 3 to 8 p.m.

Charter Township of Alpena residents will be asked in November to support a millage for the township’s fire department – the same one that was voted down just last week.

Alpena’s newest walk-in healthcare clinic is opening Wednesday.

The Alpena County Sheriff’s Office is getting body cameras, new in-car cameras and approximately half of its fleet is being replaced.