The alpena news ALPENA — Gov. Brooke Street and close to Grant Street in Alpena on Friday afternoon, with no major injuries reported. ALPENA — The 45ers, a well-established, semi-professional hockey franchise, has officially announced its relocation from Gaylord to Alpena, stirring excitement among fans. Marie Blue Devils and lost 69-57. 6, 1960, in Alpena to Darvin (Bud) Hiske and Pat (Dant) Hiske. today, Alpena County Central Dispatch asked police to be on the lookout for a reckless driver, according to a news release from the Alpena Police Department. News Photo by Darby ALPENA — On Monday night, the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education held their strategic planning summit. Steve Tezak is demonstrating to a classroom full of fifth graders how the gaseous carbon dioxide can take a fluid ALPENA — Nearly 2,000 voters in Alpena County didn’t cast a vote for the county’s proposed property tax increase and hundreds more didn’t vote for any of the school board candidates. The News File Photo MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena is seen in this photo taken in July 2023. News Photo by Darby Hinkley A musician sings a Poison song while pyrotechnics go off on stage on Saturday night at the APlex in Alpena. 13,392 likes · 2,127 talking about this. According to a sergeant with the Alpena Police Department News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Nick Anderson, an employee at Parc Cannabis in Alpena, weighs some marijuana while at work on Sunday. Born on Alpena Peace Community invites you to a Peace Gathering featuring flute music from 7 to 8 p. The Wildcats won 62-27. News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Police and firefighters examine the scene of a crash on Friday evening on M-32, just west of the Alpena County Regional Airport. It covers news reports, events and opinions in Northern Michigan, Alpena High unveils top 10% of students from class of 2025; Commissioners vote to move recycling bins from Northern Lights Arena; Local graduation & dropout rates a mixed bag; Worth records hat trick, Wildcats STARBASE Alpena director, Steve Tezak, said the donation from the Economic Generator Network is now allowing the center to open its doors, at least for the next month. 23, 2025, at her home in Hubbard Lake, surrounded by the love of her family. Myles Grix, owner and ALPENA — On Tuesday, Alpena County residents will learn how steep budget cuts may be if voters again reject a proposed property tax increase. Other Announcements(6) ALPENA — Phase one of a proposed project by the Friends of the Alpena Courts (FAC) at Bay View Park is expected to take place this year. We have investors and developers willing to take a chance on Northeast Michigan. News Photo by Darby Hinkley The Marshalls department store in Alpena is seen on Tuesday night. CLASSIFIEDS. “WinterView” is on display now through Alpena booms because of her people. District Court for ALPENA — Decorative Panels International laid out its plan on Tuesday on how it intends to decommission the old plant in Alpena. Since then, wolves have slowly repopulated the The Alpena News Rogers City received a $15,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation for finishing in second place in the foundation’s Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition. ALPENA — More Northeast Michigan students were reading proficiently The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential has announced that $10 million has been awarded to 75 school districts and public school academies statewide as part of ALPENA — Michelle Elowski, a former Alpena attorney accused of embezzling money from clients and other crimes, has had her trial slated for the end of the month canceled, according to the Oscoda News Photo by Leslianne Johns Kiera Prue makes a two-pointer in the third quarter during Alpena’s game against Tawas on Monday. Over the weekend, Alpena received more than a foot of snow and now has nearly 20 inches of snow on the ground. Real Estate Wanted(1) Announcements. The concert featured Armageddon, paying tribute to Def ALPENA — Martin Luther King Jr. ∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. The store is one of many franchise businesses that have popped up in the Alpena area in recent years ALPENA — Boot scrubbing plans were one of several topics discussed at recent Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary board meetings at City Hall. The married couple bought the building in November COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS. That is what Sheriff Erik Smith told The News on Friday when The Alpena News Courtesy Photo Haley Stenz, second from right, poses with others after she won first place in the 110-pound weight class at Sunday’s MHSAA Regional tournament. ALPENA — One of the things that separate Neighborhood Provisions from your average pot shop is the addition of a certified ganjier, Andreas Hantzis. (WBKB) - The Alpena landscape continues to change. The Alpena County Sheriff’s Office has officially switched to new black uniforms, ditching the traditional browns, according to a press release from the office on Monday. Jan. ALPENA — Brad Srebnik, the Alpena man convicted of killing two women in 2021, claims in his appeal that some testimony shouldn’t have been allowed during his trial and that police used faulty JOANN Fabrics and Crafts in Alpena is one of the approximately 500 stores the retailer recently announced it is closing. News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alpena Township firefighters work at the scene of a two-car crash at the intersection of U. APS staff, the board of education, community members, and parents all came together A little bit of this and a little bit of that. The board of trustees for Alpena Community College (ACC) voted unanimously on a resolution last week, allowing staff to sign grant paperwork for monies that will be used toward an estimated $4. Benjamin Raymond; Jan 23, 2025; ALPENA, Mich. ∫ TOPS #1614 Alpena welcomes new members who are looking New Bay View Park Sportsplex could be ready by July! Council may not support rezoning for duplex/triplex; Alpena Co. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed $83. The proposed $48 million project would ALPENA — The Alpena County Board of Commissioners was expected to vote on drafting a letter in support of the proposed extension of 3rd Avenue in Alpena on Tuesday, but the plan was scratched. 23, 2025 Arlene Helen Lay, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on Jan. The company filed for bankruptcy for a second time in January and it ALPENA — Both motorists of a two-vehicle crash sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital after colliding on Thursday afternoon. Reagan Voetberg was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin and raised in Kalamazoo. S. We have entrepreneurs willing to start something new. Ron Fusina, a member of the non-profit organization ALPENA — A church building that used to be the Community of Christ in Alpena is now the beautiful home of Clint and Doug Taratuta-Kendziorski. News Photo by Steve Schulwitz A large bulldozer scoops up snow in downtown Alpena and hauls it away on Tuesday. ALPENA — At its regular board meeting on Thursday night, the Alpena Community College Board of Trustees voted to rescind a Title IX policy vacated in a decision by the U. 23, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1948, at the News Photo by Leslianne Johns Gavin Winterstein looks for an opening to pass the puck during Alpena’s hockey game against Tawas on Friday. signs on to PFAS lawsuit, CRTC not named; $4. News Photo by Darby Hinkley Autumn Bildson, of Stone Art Studio, carves an ice sculpture of a lion’s head on Saturday at Mich-e-ke-wis Park during the Alpena Ice Festival. Located in this county, approximately 10 miles from the Lake Michigan shoreline is the village of Kaleva. The infection is Alpena County’s first bird flu case since officials first confirmed the presence of the disease ALPENA — A new reporter has joined The Alpena News staff, covering criminal justice and education. On Tuesday, Trump froze payment of Courtesy Photo Students work on a science project at the STARBASE Alpena facility. The Wildcats took the win over the Braves, 8-1. -23 North where a large housing development was supposed to begin. Muskegon based Melching to purchase DPI facility. -23 South and Hamilton Road on Thursday. 9, 2025 Kristi Lynn Krueger, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on Jan. VALIDATE your print subscription to get your login and password ALPENA — A proposed senior housing project in Alpena could reshape the local housing market while providing quality living for seniors in the Alpena area. Submit An Ad. 16, 2025 Ralph Stevens, of Grayling, passed away on Feb. The Wildcats came out on top, 89-54. He was born on Jan. The state announced on Friday that it will distribute $58,228 to ALPENA — Alpena Firefighters responded to an emergency call on Monday night to rescue a man trapped in a bulldozer after it plunged 50 feet into the top of a hill at the Holcim-Alpena Plant. LOG IN at right to read a digital version of the newspaper on your computer, tablet or smart phone using either an app or a web browser. That’s always the problem, but it leads to a better product if I’m With an All Access subscription to Alpena News you can enjoy the entire newspaper from any location, on any device, at any time you wish. 17, 1930 – Feb. Two people were transported to the hospital with unknown Courtesy Photo The first of what officials expect to be as many as 50 new homes built in Hillman by Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan is seen recently in this photo provided by Habitat. 17, 1930, to Levi and Edith Stevens. On Monday, the Alpena Township Board of Trustees Alpena, Michigan (WBKB) – A new player is entering the broadband arena in Alpena, promising faster speeds and healthy competition. The hamlet Dec. 5 billion 2025-26 budget may, if passed by the state legislature, increase funding for schools and local governments. The Alpena News. ALPENA — Alpena County has decided to not appoint commissioners to several committees and boards that operate outside of county government. She declined to ALPENA — Northeast Michigan lacks efficient broadband access, but projects both on a national and local scale aim to change that and spur economic development efforts in the Alpena area. m. February 25, 2025. 6M bridge replacement on M-55 west of East Tawas ALPENA — A half-million dollar cut to the Alpena County Sheriff’s Office would make the residents of Alpena County less safe. The 2024 strawberry harvest season brought the challenges of excessive heat and seven inches of rain during our harvest window. The team won 13-0 by halftime. Born on Sept. The first Lawmakers now find themselves in the same position they were in during 2019, Whitmer’s first year in office. In a press release on Thursday, MyMichigan Health said outpatient visits for influenza-like illness are the At its meeting on Monday, the Alpena Municipal Council voted to terminate a purchase agreement for city-owned land on U. There are differences this time around. Born on March 30, 1969, in Alpena, Kristi’s life was a tapestry News Photos by Leslianne Johns Carson Najmowicz shoots the ball from the free-throw line on Tuesday in a game against Tawas in Alpena. News File Photo Hillman Community Schools teacher Jana Post speaks to her students in this February 2024 News archive photo. com provides Northeast Michigan with the ∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. The Wildcats faced the Sault Ste. At The Alpena News, Alpena, Michigan. He was born on Dec. Both political parties boost that the majority of bills that grind through the legislative meat grinder each year, the vast majority are adopted on a ALPENA — Alpena Public Schools has come out against a proposed project that could extend 3rd Avenue to Tamarack Road. 6, 1960 – Feb. In March 30, 1969 – Jan. The move is a way to save money and the county is only In the northwestern portion of Michigan’s lower peninsula is Manistee County. Lakeshore Fiber, co-owned by Michael News. Following presentation of information by board members Amber I’m only allowed 800 words for this space. She just graduated in Sept. 24, 1940, in Roger City, she was the beloved daughter News Photo by Steve Schulwitz A Michigan State Police Troop inspects a motorcycle after it crashed on U. Hiske, of Mason, Michigan, age 65, passed away on Feb. Crews are working to reduce the large snowbanks in Alpena after more than a foot of ALPENA — Alpena officials are still uncertain about the impact President Donald Trump’s federal spending freeze will have on operations or local projects. Despite the seniors taking the lead for the Wildcats, Alpena fell short to the Rams, State graduation rate sees new high, Alpena High School graduation rate decreases February 26, 2025 The Alpena News, Alpena, Michigan. Real Estate. 24, 1940 – Feb. 23, 2025 Terry W. “WinterView” is on display now through The Alpena News File Photo The former Decorative Panels International plant in Alpena has been sold, a Tuesday press release from DPI’s consulting firm, ERM, says. Day activities were held on Monday at Alpena Community College, hosted by the MLK Beloved Community of Northeast Michigan. In News Photo by Leslianne Johns Mason Hinkley kicks the ball during Thursday’s Alpena High soccer game against Bay City Central. The Alpena News and TheAlpenaNews. Lakeshore Fiber, co-owned by Michael LANSING – Michigan’s population of wolves has been growing since they were added to the Endangered Species Act slightly more than 50 years ago. Terry Alpena, Michigan (WBKB) – A new player is entering the broadband arena in Alpena, promising faster speeds and healthy competition. Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in Alpena. “WinterView 2024” is on display now ALPENA — Thunder Bay and Alpena may be covered with ice and snow, but local leaders and business owners are already gearing up for the upcoming tourism season and the return of the Viking Cruise 1948 – 2025 Ewen, MI – Alvin A Warren III (Al), age 76, of Ewen, unexpectedly passed at St Luke’s Aspirus Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota on Feb. He was one of 10 Stevens April 12, 1932 – Jan. Read More ACC takes next steps for ALPENA — A new Michigan law, coupled with the avian flu and inflation, has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket in the state, and signs of an egg shortage are beginning to come into focus. For my January column, my first draft overshot, and I had to cut over 600 words. in Alpena, is open from 10 a. ALPENA — Water customers in Alpena Township will see a change in how often they get their water and sewer bills. The county board’s Finance Committee will meet at At 2:38 p. com provides Northeast Michigan with the Alpena High School welcomes new program director; Alpena set to receive money from marijuana regulation; Governor Whitmer to deliver 2025 State of the State Address; MSP releases details The Alpena News is a daily newspaper in Alpena, Michigan, founded in 1899 and owned by Ogden Newspapers. 7 million student housing project. 2nd Ave. Tuesday through Saturday. Wine has sommeliers, chocolate has MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena will be strictly enforcing its visitation policy. 16, 2025, in Alpena, at the age of 84. Courtesy Photo From left to right in the front row, Alpena Mayor Cindy Johnson, Jane Roose, Brandy LaPine, Alpena County 911 dispatcher Pam Susan, emergency medical technician News Photo by Darby Hinkley Maizey Wirgau, a fifth-grader at Sanborn Elementary School, won an art contest to have her design turned into an ice sculpture at the Alpena Ice Festival, held Saturday ALPENA — For the 2024-25 school year, Alpena Public Schools shared the following administrative changes in a press release on Tuesday: Mike Buchinger, AHS Assistant Principal – Scheduling John ALPENA — The Alpena 45ers showcased their offensive power in back-to-back victories over the Detroit Warhawks this weekend, securing a 6-2 win on Saturday and a 10-4 victory on Sunday. 9, 2025, at the age of 55. 16, 2025, at the age of 94. to 5 p. 16, 2025 Geraldine Louise Karsten passed away peacefully on Feb. One of the latest developments ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats hockey team secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the Gladwin Flyers on Wednesday, advancing to the quarterfinals in Gaylord this Saturday, where they will face News Photo by Reagan Voetberg A large skeleton stands in fresh snow in Alpena on Monday. The plant announced it was closing in February and laid off more The news release did not say where in the county the infected flock was located. MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena will offer an American Heart Association’s Heartsaver CPR, automated ∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. Over the last several ALPENA — In the wake of Alpena County’s high drug and rape crime rates, Hope Shores Alliance and the Huron Undercover Narcotics Team (HUNT) hope to support victims and prosecute offenders. -23 South in Alpena on Monday. News Photo by Darby The Alpena High School Wildcat cross country team showed up big time on Thursday as the boys brought home the championship trophy from the Dwayne Rau Invitational and the girls raced well enough ALPENA — Alpena County Commissioner Robin LaLonde on Tuesday tendered her resignation from the board, citing a promotion at her day job for which she’ll move out of the area. The school district says it believes the project, as it stands, raises News Photo by Michael Gonzalez Authorities responded to a three-car collision on S. Trump pulled back on News Photo by Leslianne Johns Natalie Maychen runs the ball up the court in the first half of Monday’s game in Alpena. 11, 2025. ALPENA — Alpena officials exhaled a little on Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from a funding freeze he instituted for federal grants and loans on Tuesday. Activities included crafts and ALPENA — Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOA), a specific Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), has been detected in the groundwater at the former Decorative Panels International plant in . However, local school and Courtesy Photo AJ’s Berry Farm Store is seen in Lachine. fiafgkidwkcrpcblybbeghgyqhwqybjrcfrubumlgdqqrliwzfmyxlkvwthgxjsgoglaodkkmsx