Alpena news Alpena and Alpena Township will be back in court on Friday over 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. , weighing 8 pounds and measuring 20 inches tall. On Monday, Currier was ALPENA — One of the things that separate Neighborhood Provisions from your average pot shop is the addition of a certified ganjier, Andreas Hantzis. Tuesday through Saturday. 1, 2025 Douglas A. Gapske, 61, of Alpena passed away Dec. Dault pitched his estimated 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. to 5 p. 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. 23, 2025 Arlene Helen Lay, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on Jan. Police arrested Alpena attorney Michelle Elowski in February and charged her with check fraud, non May 14, 1932 – Jan. 13,338 likes · 3,549 talking about this · 266 were here. 13,389 likes · 2,313 talking about this. Tune in to find excellent programming from CB April 12, 1932 – Jan. ALPENA — After serving more than 30 years with the Michigan State Police, and nine years as the commander of the MSP Alpena Post, First Lieutenant John Grimshaw retired. This project was completed in June 2022 and has increased activity 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 Bryce Gill True North Radio Network, Alpena, Michigan. News Photo by Maxwell Olmstead First responders tend to an injured motorist next to one of the two vehicles involved in a crash at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Ripley Street in Alpena on June 13, 1949 Larry LaCross, was born on June 13, 1949, in Alpena, Michigan, to Theodore Leo LaCross and Genevieve Helen Kotwicki. He is survived by his wife Debra, his children, Josh Lutey, who preceded him in death At 2:38 p. 16, 2025, at the age of 94. 11,985 likes · 48 talking about this. This is a site for news about Alpena, but things that would not get on the Alpena FB site, News File Photo The City of Alpena water tower is seen in this photo from August. ALPENA — More Northeast Michigan students were reading proficiently ∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. — The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will hold its first board meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. Click on the tabs at the WBKB. WBKB is your home for local news, sports, and weather. 7, 2025, at 3 p. EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the 43rd in a series of stories adapted from William Kelley’s book, “Wind Socks, Grass Strips, and Tail-Draggers,” which is available for purchase at The News, 130 Park Place in downtown Alpena. Two people were transported to the hospital with unknown News Photo by Steve Schulwitz From left to right, Alpena County commissioners John Kozlowski, Brenda Fournier, and Todd Britton conduct business at the Alpena County Finance meeting on Tuesday. S. in the City Hall Council Chambers, The heaviest snows are anticipated to occur north of M-55, favoring the interior terrain of northern lower Michigan and eastward into Montmorency, Alpena, Oscoda, and Alcona counties. NewsBreak provides real-time local updates to keep you informed about your community and nearby towns. Located in this county, approximately 10 miles from the Lake Michigan shoreline is the village of Kaleva. She brings three years of experie Alpena leaders and business owners prepare for Viking Cruise ship visitors February 22, 2025 - Local News ALPENA — Thunder Bay and Alpena may be covered with ice and snow, but local leaders and ALPENA — Voters in Alpena County for a second time voted against a proposed countywide property tax hike that could have prevented steep cuts to the county’s budget. In 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. Classes are also offered, and can be viewed ALPENA — It seems almost unthinkable that Northeast Michigan could be in a severe drought during the heart of winter, but that is the case. During Monday night’s Alpena City Council meeting, council unanimously voted to terminate a purchase agreement with developer Tommy Dault Jr. ALPENA — Decorative Panels International laid out its plan on Tuesday on how it intends to decommission the old plant in Alpena. In the middle of the wheelhouse, brass railings surround a raised platform, on which sit a steering column and an 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. 2nd Ave. 11, 1964 – Dec. Submit An Ad. The board accepted LaLonde’s resignation following a roughly 15-minute behind-closed-doors meeting. Today is his last day working for the township before new supervisor Abbi Kaszubowski takes the reins. The first News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Ken Anderson shovels off a sidewalk in Alpena on Thursday. The state announced on Friday that it will distribute $58,228 to News Photo by Reagan Voetberg A large skeleton stands in fresh snow in Alpena on Monday. 11, 1964, Joanie was the ALPENA — Tiberius Kirk Osbourne was born on New Years Day at 1:30 a. The cost of the new homes would begin at about $190,000 for And, the board of education for Alpena Public Schools will look a little different in 2025. Over his career, he has Courtesy Photo Outgoing Alpena Township Supervisor Nathan Skibbe works at his desk on Tuesday. ALPENA — Check out the table below for complete unofficial results from all competitive races across Northeast Michigan and all Northeast Michigan ballot proposals. The 45ers play again at Northern Lights Arena this weekend Tamara Joyce Snyder, 62, of Alpena, passed away Saturday, Jan. Drought Monitor released its ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats hockey team opened its season with a 9-0 win over the Gaylord Blue Devils in their home opener at Northern Lights Arena on Wednesday. He was born on Dec. in Alpena, is open from 10 a. 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. The hamlet Most recent Alpena County Mugshots, Michigan. Ron Fusina, a member of the non-profit organization ANSWER THE QUESTIONS TO BE APPROVED. 30, 2024, with her husband and son at her side. The game, which ended in the News Photo Illustration In this collage of photos, 2nd Avenue is closed during construction, Alpena County Library supporters are seen at a rally, John Briggs signs his name on an envelope for his ALPENA — The federal government again recommends Alpena County residents mask up to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Wildcats won 62-27. NewsBreak provides real-time local updates to keep you informed about During Monday night’s Alpena City Council meeting, council unanimously voted to terminate a purchase agreement with developer Tommy Dault Jr. The Alpena News, Alpena, Michigan. Myles Grix, owner and She declined to provide The News specifics about her new position or where she’s moving. On Thursday, the U. In the northwestern portion of Michigan’s lower peninsula is Manistee County. She brings three years of experie Here’s a look at the stories The News will be watching in 2025: ELOWSKI TRIAL POSSIBLE. 5, 2025 Lillian Hannah Siegert, 92, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Sunday, Jan. “WinterView 2024” is on display now It appears a proposed large housing project north of Alpena may not come to fruition. ALPENA — Airbags deployed in both vehicles involved in News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Griffin James folds a shirt while at work in his store in downtown Alpena on Friday. ” The film is a sequel to the historical fiction 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 News Photo by Leslianne Johns Sean Schirripa takes the puck and tries to get past the Waterford Sharks during Sunday’s game in Alpena. 7 The Bay WHSB 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. ALPENA — The 45ers, a well-established, semi-professional hockey franchise, has officially announced its relocation from Gaylord to Alpena, stirring excitement among fans. He was one of 10 Stevens children, raised by Levi and Edith in Dec. 5, 2025, at Turning Brook. Wine has sommeliers, chocolate has News Photo by Leslianne Johns Kiera Prue makes a two-pointer in the third quarter during Alpena’s game against Tawas on Monday. Born on ∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. Two Michigan nonpartisan organizations, Keep Our Republic and Simultaneously, the Friends of the Alpena Courts, led by Ron Fusina, secured funding to install pickleball courts at McRae Park. February 25, 2025. 23, 1962, in Alpena to the late Richard and . Courtesy Photo Kiwanis Club of Alpena President Rocky Roland, Kiwanis member Jim Rickle, and Michigan District Governor Stan Nelson recently donated new dictionaries to third-graders at Wilson ALPENA — Filming started Sunday and concludes today at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan for the upcoming movie, “Wild Faith Christmas. m. Recent actions by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. 23, 2025, at her home in Hubbard Lake, surrounded by the love of her family. ALPENA — On Tuesday, five candidates vied for three seats on the CLASSIFIEDS. 17, 1930, to Levi and Edith Stevens. ∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. Lillian was born on May 14, 1932, to the late Ewald and Margaret 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. Just before you enter Alpena Township, on the city’s far west side, is Bagley Street. News Photo by Julie Riddle A 1940s compass gleams in the wheelhouse of the Alpena. He grew up in a large and loving family with five sisters Alpena, Mich. News Photo by Maxwell Olmstead Two vehicles sit in the middle lane of Bagley Street in Alpena after they crashed into each other on Monday. – Tuesday evening marked the end of the auction for the Decorative Panels International property in Alpena, which ended abruptly just minutes before its scheduled start on Tuesday, January 21st. This effort encourages community members to help keep If completed, 401 brand-new housing units, 165 for sale and 236 for rent, would be erected just a handful of miles from downtown Alpena. ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats hockey team secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the Gladwin Flyers on Wednesday, advancing to the quarterfinals in AHS girls basketball team 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 ALPENA — The Alpena High School girls basketball team faced the Harbor Springs Rams on Senior Night, with seniors Natalie Maychen, Kiera Prue, and Faith Dragiewicz leading the Wildcats in Get the latest news and updates from Alpena, Michigan and the surrounding area. Real Estate. The Alpena News and TheAlpenaNews. m News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alpena Clerk Anna Soik organizes a makeshift voting booth where people can vote absentee. So far, totals from absentee voting and in-person early voting in Alpena News Photo by Steve Schulwitz The wooden bridge at Duck Park in Alpena was covered with snow on Christmas Day. Find out about weather, sports, events, community, and more from WBKB 11. 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. Local News POLICE BLOTTER: Alcona deputies handle 88 complaints. He was the first baby born at My Michigan Medical Center Alpena in 2025. -23 South in Alpena on Monday. com provides Northeast Michigan with the latest news and informatio ALPENA, Mich. The tax proposal failed by News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Maria Addelia slides her ballot into the tabulator after voting at the APlex in Alpena on Tuesday. ALPENA — The Northern Michigan Community Conversation Tour focusing on election integrity will visit Alpena on Thursday. Alpena is calling on city residents and businesses to take part in a crucial public safety initiative — the “Adopt a Hydrant” campaign. The plant announced it was closing in February and laid off more News Photo by Steve Schulwitz A Michigan State Police Troop inspects a motorcycle after it crashed on U. She just graduated in News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Nick Anderson, an employee at Parc Cannabis in Alpena, weighs some marijuana while at work on Sunday. Long-time member Gordon Snow will not be back. A quick additional 1 to 2 inches of Stay updated with the latest Alpena, MI local news, politics, sports, lifestyle, education, real estate, and more. 25, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. The leaves are changing colors, there’s a cool breeze and lots of events and things to do downtown! News Photo by Steve Schulwitz The Alpena Water/Wastewater Utility Administration Office prepares to close for the day on Wednesday. Real Estate Wanted(1) Announcements. 27, 2024 Steven M. “WinterView 2024” is on display now ALPENA — Just more than half of the requested absentee ballots in Northeast Michigan had been returned as of Tuesday, according to the Michigan Secretary of State’s early voting dashboard. For the first time in months, the U. 1, 2025, with his loving family at his side following a long battle with heart disease. ALPENA, Mich. On Alpena’s east side, jutting towards Thunder Bay, are Baldwin, Blair, and Crapo streets. Member Eric Lawson won reelection and will be joined by newcomers Sarah Costain Ralph Stevens, of Grayling, passed away on Feb. Other Announcements(6) Fall in downtown Alpena is a beautiful time of the year. Centers for Disease Control News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Snow covers the ground of a vacant piece of property in downtown Alpena on Wednesday. Each of these Courtesy Photo From left to right, Alpena County Sheriff Erik Smith, SRO Deputy Lisa Wisniewski, and Alpena City Chief Eric Hamp are seen posing with donated school supplies. Over the last several Feb. 27, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. This has been only lightly edited. Skiba scored the lone goal for the Wildcats in their loss to PRESQUE ISLE — Incumbent Republican Presque Isle County Sheriff Joe Brewbaker will face Democratic challenger James Gibson in the upcoming election, as six candidates vie for positions on the ∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. 107. Reagan Voetberg was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin and raised in Kalamazoo. ALPENA — One of the two candidates running for the District 2 seat on the ALPENA, Mich. COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS. in Alpena, is currently showing its “WinterView” exhibit, on display through March 2. The Alpena Downtown Development Authority is considering ways to use the land Dec. Gallery hours are 10 a. ALPENA — Kevin Currier says he sees Alpena’s potential for growth and prosperity every day and he wants to work with city officials to make Alpena the best it can be. ALPENA — Alpena and Alpena Township seem to have reached a settlement agreement that may end the decade-old Stay updated with the latest Alpena, MI local news, trending, crime map, events, weather, traffic & transit, sports, lifestyle, education, municipal, business, food & drink, arts & culture, health, local life, real estate, and more. Tamara Joyce Beaubien was born Oct. Born in Alpena on Feb. Forecasters expect some lake-effect flurries in the area, but little chance of any snowstorms. News File Photo Hillman Community Schools teacher Jana Post speaks to her students in this February 2024 News archive photo. Arrest records, charges of people arrested in Alpena County, Michigan. ALPENA — Housing became more affordable for more Northeast Michigan families in recent years even as officials recorded mixed poverty stats across the region and the number of homeless children News Photos by Leslianne Johns Keller Skiba dribbles the ball in Alpena’s first game against Traverse City Saint Francis on Saturday. (WBKB) - WBKB welcomes Sumner Moorer as the new Anchor and Managing Editor for the news department in Alpena, Michigan. Hayka, 74, of Alpena, passed away at home Saturday, Feb. Doug was JOANN Fabrics and Crafts in Alpena is one of the approximately 500 stores the retailer recently announced it is closing. The snow may not last though, as a local warmup is being forecasted. Crews are working to reduce the large snowbanks in Alpena after more than a foot of DNR Conservation Officer Paul Fox said he was unable to speak about why and how the decision was made to kill the wild animal that had become a beloved member of the Rogers City community. Over the weekend, Alpena received more than a foot of snow and now has nearly 20 inches of snow on the ground. 25, 1950 – Feb. ALPENA — A new reporter has joined The Alpena News staff, covering criminal justice and education. 30, 2024 Joan “Joanie” Marie Skiba, 60, of Alpena, passed away Dec. News Photo by Steve Schulwitz A large bulldozer scoops up snow in downtown Alpena and hauls it away on Tuesday. The company filed for bankruptcy for a second time in January and it Delivering the latest news, sports, and weather for Aspen and Pitkin County, Colorado. qxinifjk bagh ich pcd dxuw bbku mndqx nozd zudm mpsqlb ijvhp dxygo cjma grllf bcyc