The City of Alpena will be losing a dedicated public servant when Fire Chief Bill Forbush steps down December 15.

A newly formed Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority will be taking over management and operation of the Resource Recovery Facility in Alpena January 1.

Alpena Community College has formed an agreement with Western Michigan University that will allow some students in northeast Michigan to earn a bachelor’s degree without leaving town.

A 43 year-old downstate man was busted last week, for breaking into an Alpena business on US-23 south.

Residents traveling on or living along Princeton Street will have to maneuver around a utility repair Wednesday.