The Alpena News

07/09/2025

PHOTO OF THE DAY!

07/08/2025

Alpena Marina gas pump out of service

As of 3 p.m. on Monday, the recreational gas pump at the Alpena Marina is out of service for currently unknown mechanical issues. The Class B Operator responsible for maintaining the Alpena Marina Fuel System has been alerted to this issue and it will be considered an emergency repair. They will be....

07/08/2025

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS — July 8
https://www.thealpenanews.com/life/2025/07/community-calendar-of-events-july-8/

07/08/2025

Alpena man arrested for aggravated child sexually abusive activity
https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2025/07/alpena-man-arrested-for-aggravated-child-sexually-abusive-activity/

07/08/2025

Walchak, 58, sentenced to nine months in jail for third-degree child abuse

ALPENA — Paul Walchak, 58, was sentenced to nine months in jail and three years probation on charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and third-degree child abuse at the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena Monday. Judge Donald McLennan presided. Wal...

07/08/2025

Nesbitt dismisses tweet about Alpena ICE facility
https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2025/07/nesbitt-dismisses-tweet-about-alpena-ice-facility/

07/08/2025

U.S. Naval Sea Cadets visit Alpena on the Pride of Michigan
https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2025/07/u-s-naval-sea-cadets-visit-alpena-on-the-pride-of-michigan/

07/08/2025

Timber Lane closures today

Timber Lane, between Golf Course Road and Woodview Drive, in the Charter Township of Alpena, will have intermittent road closures for necessary utility repairs from 8 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. today. The temporary road closure will affect local traffic as well as emergency vehicles. Motorists are...

07/07/2025

Michigan ranked #3 in the nation for eligible voter turnout, over 60% of total votes cast early or by mail

LANSING — The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) released a new report on Thursday on county-level voter turnout from the state’s first presidential election after Michigan voters passed new accessible voting options under Proposal 2022-2. In 2024, Michigan broke its 2020 turnout record with mo...

07/07/2025

Michigan ranks first in adult credential attainment, leads Midwest in serving jobseekers

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has released its 2024 Employment and Training Annual Report, showcasing strong outcomes from workforce development efforts across the state. Among the highlights: Michigan ranks first in the nation for adult credential attainment and se...

07/07/2025

Pride of Michigan visits Alpena
https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2025/07/pride-of-michigan-visits-alpena/