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Alpena County Courthouse
County seat courthouse and offices for Alpena County government in downtown Alpena.
720 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707
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Alpena County Library
Public library serving Alpena County with books, programs, and community resources near downtown First Avenue.
211 N First Ave, Alpena, MI 49707
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Alpena Fire Department
Municipal fire department providing fire and emergency response for Alpena.
501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707
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Alpena High School
Public high school serving Alpena Public Schools students in Alpena County.
3303 S Third Ave, Alpena, MI 49707
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Alpena Police Department
Municipal police department serving Alpena — call 911 for emergencies.
501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707
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City of Alpena — City Hall
Municipal offices for the City of Alpena providing city services and local government information.
208 N First Ave, Alpena, MI 49707
Shopping
Downtown Alpena Shopping District
Walkable downtown Alpena retail corridor along Chisholm Street and Second Avenue with boutiques, specialty shops, and local merchants.
124 E Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707
Food & Drink
Mango’s Tequila Bar — Alpena
Locally owned downtown Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on Chisholm Street with patio dining, margaritas, and a full lunch and dinner menu.
121 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707
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Meijer — Alpena
Meijer store on M-32 West in Alpena for groceries, household goods, pharmacy, and everyday shopping.
1251 M-32 W, Alpena, MI 49707
Health & Wellness
MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena
Full-service hospital serving Alpena and northeast Michigan with emergency, surgical, and specialty care on West Chisholm Street.
1501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707
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Red Brick Tap & Barrel — Alpena
Downtown Alpena taproom and barrel house at 109 River Street serving upscale pub fare, craft beer, and whiskey in a restored historic building.
109 River St, Alpena, MI 49707
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The Black Sheep Pub — Alpena
English-pub style downtown Alpena restaurant with hearty plates and Michigan craft beers on tap, open daily for lunch and dinner.
113 S 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center — Alpena
NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center interpreting shipwrecks and Great Lakes history on the Thunder Bay River.
500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707
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Walmart Supercenter — Alpena
Walmart Supercenter on M-32 West serving Alpena for groceries, general merchandise, and pharmacy.
1180 M-32 W, Alpena, MI 49707
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City notices
Checked Sep 18, 2026, 10:01 pm Eastern
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- Planning, Development, Zoning & Building Safety
- June 6, 2026 - Clean Up & E-Waste Day
- Water/Sewer Bill Payment (City Customers Only)
- 2026 Residential Bagged Lawn Waste & Brush Pickup Schedule
- Mich-e-ke-wis Park Restoration Plan Info
- Third Av/River Street Parking Lot Closure
- Fall Water Main Flushing Program
- Filing of Write-In Candidates
School district news
Checked Nov 2, 2026, 9:04 am Eastern
- APS Superintendent Update October 202610.15.26 PDF Version of the update Zero-Mill Increase Bond Extension: Community Focus Groups Recently, I invited students, staff, and community members to join an importan...
- Alpena Public Schools and Alpena Education Association Ratify New Two-year ContractAlpena Public Schools (APS) and the Alpena Education Association (AEA) are pleased to announce the successful ratification of a new two-year collective bargaining agreement, effect...
- APS Board- October Workshop and Monthly Meeting Location UpdateMonday, October 19th Workshop Monday, October 26th Monthly Meeting Will be held in the Alpena High School Wildcat Den
- No School for Students on Monday 10/12/26District Update- No school for students on Monday 10/12/26 due to state mandated staff training
- October 2026 APS Board Meetings and Streaming LinksOctober APS Board Streams all available at https://www.youtube.com/@AlpenaPublicSchoolsMichigan October 12th APS Board Retreat Direct Streaming Link https://youtube.com/liv...
- Superintendent Update September 20269.1.26 PDF Version The First Day Back is in the Books Welcome back! I hope the first day was a success for everyone. As I traveled around the district, I was greeted by b...
- ADVANCE NOTICE OF PESTICIDE TREATMENTPlease be advised that a Non-Selective and Selective pesticide is expected to be applied to control Broadleaf weeds and grasses in Sidewalk cracks, Sports fields, Playgrounds, ...
- School of Choice NoticeALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOLS OF CHOICE PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Alpena Public Schools is accepting SCHOOLS OF CHOICE applications for non-resident students for all...
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Alpena weather
National Weather Service forecast · Updated Nov 2, 2026, 5:11 pm EST
Tonight
53°FRain Showers Likely
Wind 10 mph STuesday
66°FChance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Wind 10 mph STuesday Night
57°FMostly Cloudy
Wind 10 mph SWednesday
64°FRain Showers Likely
Wind 10 to 15 mph SWednesday Night
51°FRain Showers Likely
Wind 5 to 15 mph SThursday
57°FRain Showers Likely
Wind 5 to 10 mph SWThursday Night
42°FRain Showers Likely
Wind 5 to 10 mph NWFriday
48°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 10 to 15 mph NEFriday Night
37°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 5 to 15 mph NSaturday
48°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Wind 5 to 10 mph NSaturday Night
35°FMostly Cloudy
Wind 5 mph NWSunday
50°FPartly Sunny
Wind 5 to 10 mph WSunday Night
37°FMostly Cloudy
Wind 5 mph NWMonday
51°FPartly Sunny
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