The Alpena News

06/08/2026

PHOTO OF THE DAY!

06/07/2026

Congrats from all of us at The News!

ALPENA — The camaraderie and spirit of the Alpena High School Class of 2026 could be felt as they gathered together one last time for their graduation ceremony on Sunday. The graduates entered Wildcat Stadium in pairs to the classic tune “Pomp and Circumstance.” Once the graduates were seated,...

06/07/2026

Hey everyone!
The News is working on a special edition paper celebrating America's 250!
I would love to publish some drawings from kids in Northeast Michigan!
Break out the crayons, markers, colored pencils, and let us see their American themed drawings!
All entries must be submitted to The News by June 26. Please include the young artists names and ages. The special newspaper will run on July 3.
Please send entries to [email protected].
Thank you,
Steve Schulwitz
Community Editor

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06/07/2026

https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2026/06/another-successful-flower-festival/

ALPENA — To say the 2026 Alpena Flower Festival was a success might be an understatement, as many people made their way into downtown Alpena for the popular event that draws people from around the state. The annual event, which began on Thursday with the Petal Pub Crawl and wrapped up on Sunday af...

06/04/2026

Northland awards scholarships to outstanding students
https://www.thealpenanews.com/life/lifestyles/2026/06/northland-awards-scholarships-to-outstanding-students/

06/04/2026

Girl Scout fun
https://www.thealpenanews.com/life/lifestyles/2026/06/girl-scout-fun/

06/04/2026

Salute to the Alpena High School and ACES Academy Class of 2026
https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2026/06/salute-to-the-alpena-high-school-and-aces-academy-class-of-2026/

06/04/2026

Cavitt recognizes local hero Deputy David Malton on House floor
https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2026/06/cavitt-recognizes-local-hero-deputy-david-malton-on-house-floor/