Alpena News

Hard times trigger more pet abandonments

MLive.com - Fri Oct 10

Kittens abandoned outside of the Huron Humane Society in Alpena are nothing new for shelter manager Natalie Francis.

Community colleges forced to tighten belts

MLive.com - Fri Oct 10

To adequately fund most community colleges, state aid needs to be strengthened, despite last year's 2 percent increase, college officials say.

Help the homeless

The Times Herald - Mon Oct 06

If you think there are no homeless in northeast Michigan, think again. This summer, we learned of people living in tents or in vehicles around the region -- victims of poverty and circumstance.

Oscoda Area United Way campaign kicks off

Oscoda Press - Wed Oct 01

United Way volunteers, board members, agency representatives and guests came together Friday at the Oscoda Area United Way Kick-off Breakfast.

Affordable housing makeover

WTOM-TV Traverse City - Mon Sep 29

An affordable housing complex in Charlevoix County is getting a complete makeover.

Gas prices lower in some areas

WTOM-TV Traverse City - Mon Sep 29

AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen 20 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $3.69. Of the cities it surveys, AAA Michigan said Monday the cheapest price for self-serve regular ...

Gaylord diver discovers century old shipwreck

WTOM-TV Traverse City - Fri Sep 26

Lying at the bottom of the Great Lakes is a sea of stories of thousands of shipwrecks.

Solo road trip

Suburban Lifestyles - Thu Sep 25

I recently went to Alpena for an overnight trip. I've always wanted to see that part of the state.

Roscommon County 'Meet the Candidates Night' is Oct. 2

Bay City Times - Wed Sep 24

Officials at Kirtland Community College will host a "Meet the Candidates Night" at 7 p.m. Oct.

Deal stands between cement factory, residents

Battle Creek Enquirer - Tue Sep 23

A federal appeals court has refused to overturn a $2.6-million settlement in a dispute over mercury pollution from a cement factory in Alpena.