Alpena Public Schools has decided to continue with in-person learning and sports, despite a plea from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the State Superintendent of schools to postpone them for two-weeks due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

The City of Alpena is currently accepting applications for citizens interested in sitting on the municipal council.

Alpena County Commissioners recently passed a resolution declaring a State of Emergency in the county, which will allow local governments to conduct business virtually through June 30 while still complying with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.

Deputies with the Alcona County Sheriff’s Office investigated 5 calls for fraud last week, 5 for civil disputes and 2 for larceny and threats or stalking.

District Health Department No. 4 has been notified of four confirmed cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 in Alpena County.

Another elementary student at Alcona Community Schools has tested positive for COVID-19, along with a district employee.

The 2021 construction season could be a banner year for the City of Alpena.

Alcona Community Schools was notified of another positive case of COVID-19 in a student at the high school Wednesday, and has made the shift to an all-remote learning program effective today.

An annual Alpena countywide clean-up day is being held at the fairgrounds on May 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bannan Funeral Home in Alpena will work with families that have experienced covid-19-related deaths to see if they are eligible for reimbursement of funeral expenses through the federal government.

MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena is offering a Safe Sitter program for preteens and teens of approximately 11-13 years of age who may be left alone for short periods of time or are thinking about babysitting in the future.

Art on the Bay is returning to the lakefront in downtown Alpena this summer, following a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.