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Alpena native Al Neuharth honored at memorial service

May 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Some critics said Neuharth who titled his autobiography “Confessions of an S.O.B.” was a ruthless egomaniac, but close friend Jack Marsh knew Neuharth as a different man.
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Alpena man re-elected to lead pork producers in S. Dakota

February 20, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS The South Dakota Pork Producers Council has elected Andrew Arhart, a pork producer from Alpena, to serve as president for a second term.
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Link Snacks Inc. funds gas line to Alpena

January 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Project is latest in run of investments by jerky maker.
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Big growth in little Alpena

November 23, 2012 in The Daily Republic

$9M project aids in jerky plant expansion.
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Alpena jerky plant to expand; 75 new jobs possible

November 21, 2012 in The Daily Republic

ALPENA – A newly announced package of funding for an Alpena wastewater treatment plant project will support a $9.1 million expansion that could eventually bring 75 new full-time jobs to a beef jerky plant in the small town. Continue Reading

2 Huron teenagers killed in SD car crash

October 15, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE (AP) The South Dakota Highway Patrol says two Huron teenagers have died in a one-vehicle crash near Alpena. Continue Reading

U.S. Postal Service plans area post office public meetings soon

October 13, 2012 in The Daily Republic

The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public meeting at each of the 13,000 rural post offices where it plans to reduce operating hours.
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3 arrested in string of burglaries in Huron, Woonsocket, Alpena

June 26, 2012 in The Daily Republic

HURON (AP) Authorities have arrested three people in a string of business burglaries in Huron, Woonsocket and Alpena. Continue Reading

Beadle County barn destroyed in fire

April 9, 2012 in The Daily Republic

ALPENA Firefighters from two jurisdictions battled a barn fire about nine miles northwest of Alpena Sunday afternoon, but were unable to save the building. Continue Reading

Jerauld County voters consider opt-out to pay for roads, bridges

March 20, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Opponents object to rebuilding ‘Alpena road.’ Continue Reading