1+ week, 2+ day ago   (728+ words) I’m going to warn you right away: this may seem a little sappy. I don’t apologize for that. I’m an emotional person, and I’ve come to view that as one of my strengths. My emotions are closely tied to my…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (385+ words) The Alpena News Besser Museum invites families to celebrate fall at the annual Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 3 ALPENA -- Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan welcomes the community to its annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. This…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (460+ words) ALPENA -- County Administrator Jesse Osmer told those attending the Alpena County Planning Commission on Thursday that the county planning commission would have "its hands tied" if a data center would ever move into the region. He explained that local municipalities…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (550+ words) ALPENA -- This month is shaping up to be a busy one at the Alpena County Library. Below is a list of events and programs in the coming days and weeks. Troy Graham will perform his music on Thursday from 5:30p.m. until…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (502+ words) HARRISVILLE – It is going to be a busy month at the Alcona County Library, as there are many events planned for people of all ages. Also, the Alcona County Library branches will be closed on Saturday and on Monday, to…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (860+ words) HARRISVILLE -- The Harmony Festival is coming up this weekend in Harrisville, and you won't want to miss it. The festival begins on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and extends through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities will take place in Harrisville at the corner…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (740+ words) Sandwiched between today's technology and Alpena's first telephone were land lines. Well over three decades ago land lines transmitted facsimiles and connected you to the internet via noisy dialup. Going back further in years, the telephones were once touch tones…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (257+ words) Data centers require enormous amounts of electricity to operate computers, servers and cooling systems around the clock. Before approving these projects, communities are wise to require that developers provide dedicated sources of renewable or alternative energy rather than placing additional…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (496+ words) ALPENA – The Alpena Municipal Council voted 3-2 on Monday to schedule the city's 2027 Independence Day fireworks display for July 3, rather than on July 4, prioritizing lower overtime costs for city staff, logistical ease, and a more family-oriented experience. Council members Bridget Hollinshead,…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago   (19+ words) The Alpena News Maritime Festival featured paddle races and boat parades...