Relocating an automobile dealership to the site currently occupied by Fletcher Motel received no opposition from the Alpena Planning Commission on Tuesday. » Full Story

Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of the lowest point the stock market has seen since entering the country’s latest recession. » Full Story

The official start of the shipping season is normally March 25, when the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers open the Soo Locks. This year, however, the locks will open four days early on March 21. » Full Story

An outdoor classroom is in the works for Wilson Elementary School. The school received a $5,000 grant from the Besser Foundation on Feb. 9 to get the project rolling. » Full Story

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The Alcona County Road Commission has been considering purchasing some much needed equipment, but the financial burden it would put on the department makes it difficult to get everything it needs in... » Full Story

Rogers City school board members approved contract extensions for six administrators at Monday evening’s meeting, all with no increase in salary through the 2010-11 school yea. » Full Story

Sunshine and warm temperatures didn’t affect the7th annual Black Mountain Nordic Ski Race on Saturday. » Full Story

A team riding a 1975 Polaris TX sponsored by Huron Auto Sales won the second annual Old Man's Iron 150 Vintage Snowmobile Race on Saturday. The race, sponsored by Lincoln Snow Sports, Inc. » Full Story

Government dignitaries, community members and National Guard personnel received a first glimpse of two new additions to the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center during a special ribbon-cutting... » Full Story