Two Border Patrol agents from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are expected to arrive in Alpena this summer, to not only monitor illegal immigration but also aid local law enforcement. Read MoreBorder Patrol agents to reside in Alpena to monitor illegal immigrants & more
Friday is Arbor Day, dedicated to the beauty of trees and their importance to the environment. Read MoreAlpena observes Arbor Day
Five property owners are taking advantage of Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) façade grants to spruce up the outside of their buildings, including a couple in the recently expanded DDA area. Read MoreOver $600K to spruce up fronts of 5 downtown properties with help of DDA façade grants
Michigan will host an Unmanned Triple Challenge in 2025 – a drone competition through the air and over the land and waters of northeast Michigan. Read MoreThrough the air and over the land & water of RC and Alpena - MI to host Unmanned Triple Challenge drone competition in 2025
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Bird watchers across the area have an opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of North Point Nature Preserve in Alpena. Read MoreBirding Big Sit in Alpena
As previously reported, construction will begin Monday, on a stretch of N. Second Avenue in Alpena, from Fletcher Street to Hueber Street. Read MoreLow turnout for public info. meeting on N. Second Ave. reconstruction
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALPENA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Read MoreAlpena Co. Sheriff’s Office hands out annual awards
The deadline to apply for partisan positions within Alpena County came and went at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Read MoreSome familiar and not so familiar candidates file for Alpena Co. positions
Alpena County Commissioners unanimously approved a request by the Fair Board Tuesday, to hold a fireworks show on the last day of this year’s fair to celebrate its 150 year anniversary. Read MoreCity council to have final say on fireworks at County Fair following approval by commissioners
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