Local News

Girl Scouts receive permission to paint animals on fairgrounds building

December 3, 2020

A group of area Girl Scouts has received permission to spruce up the outside of the animal control building at the Alpena County Fairgrounds.

FEMA to host 3 virtual flood risk open houses for Alpena residents

December 3, 2020

Three virtual meetings are being held for Alpena residents who want to learn more about local flood maps, a flood insurance study for the area and more.

Drug dealer busted in Cheboygan will remain in prison

December 3, 2020

A downstate drug dealer who was busted in northeast Michigan will not be getting out of prison anytime soon.

Local students encouraged to apply for scholarships through MidMichigan Health

December 3, 2020

Students from Alcona, Alpena and Presque Isle are encouraged to join their peers from other counties who are applying for scholarship opportunities through MidMichigan Health.

Alcona deputies investigate suicide, fraud & more

December 3, 2020

Deputies with the Alcona County Sheriff’s Office investigated a number of serious incidents over the Thanksgiving holiday week, including a suicidal person, fraud and two calls for domestic violence.

MidMichigan Health: A closer look at treatments for COVID-19

December 2, 2020

MidMichigan Health has released information on treatment methods currently being used for COVID-19.

Military bases in Alpena & Battle Creek to determine PFAS cleanup measures

December 2, 2020

Air National Guard bases in Alpena and Battle Creek have been awarded remedial investigation contracts to determine cleanup measures for Per- and PolyfluoroalkylSubstances.

In local sports from over the weekend

November 9, 2020

Three runners from northeast Michigan participated in the state finals for high school cross country Friday.

In local sports from over the weekend

November 2, 2020

There was a local high school football game and regional cross country action over the weekend.

High School Football Playoffs start this Weekend

October 30, 2020

High School Football Playoffs begin this weekend. Here is the schedule for area teams: Alpena will be at Midland Dow Friday Night at 7pm. Live

Local sports from over the weekend

October 26, 2020

Five runners from Alpena High School and one from Alcona have qualified for regional competition in cross country action.

IN LOCAL SPORTS FROM OVER THE WEEKEND

October 19, 2020

Cross country teams from Alpena High School and Alcona High School competed at an invitational in West Branch Saturday.

Local Sports Thursday, October 15th. 2020

October 15, 2020

In girls volleyball from Wednesday: Alpena was swept by Traverse City West 18-25, 16-25, and 13-25 Onaway swept Bellaire 26-24, 25-21, and 25-21

4 Alcona Cross Country Runners Get Medals at Hale

October 14, 2020

Alcona Cross Country performed well Tuesday at the Hale invitational. Four runners received medals. Carter Upper was 10th for varsity boys, Sara Decker 8th and