6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (202+ words) Daniel John Szymanski, 93, of Alpena, MI, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Medilodge " Greenview Surviving are his wife, Jeanne of 68 years and three children: B. Paul (Robin) Szymanski, D. Jan Szyren, of Alpena, Kenneth (Brenda) Szymanski of Interlaken, NY; five grandchildren: Kelsey Szymanski,…...

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (175+ words) Florian Clarence Klien age 76 of Posen passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side June 24, 2026 following an extended illness. He was born February 28, 1950, in Alpena to Clarence and Cecilia (Hincka) Klien. He is survived by his wife, Barbe;…...

8+ hour, 46+ min ago  (424+ words) Louis E. "Luke" Mahalak, 90, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully June 23, 2026 at his home. Born March 16, 1936 to Vincent William and Honora (Joseph) Mahalak in Lincoln, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Luke served as Military Police in the United States…...

8+ hour, 46+ min ago  (208+ words) The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal is still pending the required approvals from the league office. Joe made 681 3-pointers over the last four regular seasons with the Thunder. He is one of 17 players…...

8+ hour, 30+ min ago  (211+ words) To keep everyone safe, follow these tips: " Choose buoyed swim areas located in state parks. Swim areas offer additional safety measures and visual cautions. It's important to note that not all state parks have designated swim areas. " Never swim alone,…...

7+ hour ago  (242+ words) LANSING " Off-road vehicles are fun year-round, but activity in Michigan ramps up in the spring and summer as people head to trails and ORV scramble areas to enjoy world-class riding experiences. Keeping safety in mind is vital during any ride,…...

7+ hour, 3+ min ago  (746+ words) thealpenanews. com Nessel blocks administration from exerting federal control over elections LANSING " Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday secured a victory from the U. S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to…...

8+ hour, 48+ min ago  (770+ words) ALPENA " Alpena County Commissioners look ahead to the future of the fairgrounds and how the county will fund the needed repairs. Commissioners and county officials say that the price tag is dependent on a pending inspection. County Commissioner Todd Britton,…...

8+ hour, 46+ min ago  (437+ words) ALPENA " Heat index values are forecasted to climb sharply across northern Michigan early next week, potentially reaching the mid- to upper 90s and even the 100s in some localized spots, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Sean Christensen. "Most of the region will…...

8+ hour, 48+ min ago  (811+ words) There is a coherent worldview behind the vice president's foreign policy and that is exactly the problem. J. D. Vance does not stumble into the outcomes he produces. He believes in them. He sees a tripartite world with America secured in its…...