Target Alpena opens door to Green Power

ALPENA - Target Alpena is designed to help spur economic development in the Alpena area, and because of a move by Target's Economic Development Director Jim Klarich, a company that produces a biomass product from waste could be setting up shop in...
http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/521520.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 19:54:49 -0700

Brewer sets out to be a 'positive alternative' on ballot

ALPENA - Michigan Democratic Committee Chair Mark Brewer sees Michigan as a pivotal factor in this fall's election.
http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/521424.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 19:58:56 -0700

Girls track roundup: Central wins BNC crown

Traverse City Central won the Big North Conference championship meet Wednesday with 182 points, just 13 ahead of second-place Alpena. (plus Lake Michigan, Northwest and Ski Valley conferences)
http://record-eagle.com/sports/x1321934588/Girls-track-roundup-Central-wins-BNC-crown

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 04:42:56 -0700

Drunk Driver Hits Alpena County House

Police in Alpena say a drunk driver hit a house, causing a gas leak late last night.
http://www.9and10news.com/story/18600947/drunk-driver-hits-alpena-county-house

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 01:52:27 -0700

Country star to headline WATZ's listener night

WATZ Radio (99.3 & 96.7 FM) has announced that country star Josh Gracin will headline its 2012 Listener Appreciation Night concert at the Alpena County Fair. The Michigan native will perform at the Alpena County Fairgrounds on Aug. 28 at 7 p..
http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/521495.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 19:54:39 -0700

Northern Michigan Links: Man shot during Marquette home invasion, police say; Cougar caught on camera; Record-high ...

Here are some noteworthy stories in the past week from media covering northern Michigan.
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/05/northern_michigan_links_man_sh.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:46:18 -0700

First Federal of Northern Michigan Bancorp, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2012 Results

ALPENA, Mich., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- First Federal of Northern Michigan Bancorp, Inc. (FFNM) (the "Company") reported consolidated net earnings of $601,000, or $0.21 per basic and ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-federal-northern-michigan-bancorp-204500262.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 13:45:00 -0700

Author to speak at sanctuary about lakes' geologic history

ALPENA - Initially pursuing art at Arizona State University, Charles Ferguson Barker decided to switch majors after his first geology class. Little did he know that down the line he would be able to combine the two interests.
http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/521436.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 19:43:56 -0700

A legislative update

ALPENA - Five Michigan lawmakers on a government affairs committee spoke to Alpena Rotarians at their Monday lunch about a wide variety of topics, including changes to the personal property tax, road funding and a proposed international bridge in...
http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/521412.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 19:22:37 -0700

17 Year Old Arrested for Home Invasion and Assault in Alpena County

A 17 year old could spend up to 20 years in prison for breaking into a man's home and assaulting him.
http://www.9and10news.com/story/18600722/17-year-old-arrested-for-home-invasion-and-assualt-in-alpena-county

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 00:52:25 -0700