Alpena News

These and other stories can be read in our new online e-edition or in our print edition for May 26, 2009.

Awaiting the governor's signature is a new state law that would make it mandatory for all public schools in Arkansas to share a common spring break -- the 38th week of school, which usually falls in late March.

I have four siblings - two brothers and two sisters. My older brother's name is Stephen, and the majority of the people he knows call him that rather than Steve.

ALMA Floyd Harrison, 7123 Lancaster Road, Feb. 6, Chapter 7. Terry Lee and Katherine Ann Blackshear , 2930 Lakeland Drive, Feb.

Folks across the Ozarks are dealing with fallen trees and limbs on roads and power lines in the wake of recent ice storms.

These and other stories can be read in our new online e-edition or in our print edition for Feb.

9:54 a.m. - A dog was taken to the Good Shepherd Humane Society. 11:27 a.m. - A dead cat was picked up on Walnut St.

The Viola Longhorns used a 42-31 victory over the Western Grove Warriors to advance at the North Arkansas College Tournament Saturday at Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison.

Madeline Elsie Payne Amy and Matthew Payne announce the birth of their daughter.

Freezing rain and sleet turned roads, bridges and overpasses treacherous as wintry weather covered the state today.

Some area students enjoyed a day out of classes today, but not students at Harrison, Omaha, Alpena and several other area schools.

Formal charges filed In November by Carroll County Prosecutor Tony Rogers include a rape and two aggravated assaults.