Former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank used to mock those pretending not to be influenced by cash funneled into their pockets. “I can’t be bought,” Frank put it, “but I sure as hell can be rented.” ...

State Representative Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, will host local office hours in Atlanta, Rogers City, and Indian ... Alcona County Road Commission meeting scheduled for today at 4 p.m. at the road ...

As the world watched the Winter Olympics close with a ceremony blending athletic mastery and artistic expression, and as Alpena held its 5th ICE Fest this past weekend, both activities offered a ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board approved nearly $11.3 million in legislatively appropriated, non-federal funds for the next phase of the Michigan Economic ...

Improvements to the Alpena County Fairgrounds are needed, including updates to animal barns and adding additional campsites. Courtney Tauriainen, Alpena County Fair Board president, told the Alpena ...

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Theodore Beck, 65, had a pre-trial hearing Tuesday in the 89th District Court in Presque Isle County for three charges of ...

Another exercise in nonpartisan cooperation ended sadly, as Donald Trump undoubtedly planned. Every year, the nation’s ...

The San Antonio Spurs refused to let the Detroit Pistons rough them up, responding to physical play with toughness and talent ...

Some UPS drivers in northern Michigan have received letters offering them a severance package, also known as the Driver ...

The season has ended for the Alpena Wildcats varsity boys’ basketball team, after a 78-40 loss to the Petoskey Northmen in ...

The Hillman JV Lady Tigers defended their home court with authority on Monday, stifling the Oscoda Owls in a 34-18 victory. The Tigers’ defense was the story of the night, spearheaded by Riley Cook, ...