LANSING – A new book, “The Great Lakes Ships of Frank E. Kirby” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today. Kirby was a naval architect in the early 20th century who ...
ALPENA — The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will hold their annual meeting on May 14 at noon at the First United Methodist Church at 167 Ripley Blvd in Alpena. Les Nixon will be with us to bring you up to date on Insurance, pension and what is happening in Lansing ...
ALPENA — The April meeting of the Aid by the Dozen was at the 19th Hole and hosted by Catherine Murphy. During the meeting, thank you notes were read and this month's donation went to the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan. Secret pals receiving gifts were Sherry Allen, Marlene, ...
ALCONA COUNTY - The Alcona Historical Society invites the community to a special program to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Sturgeon Point Life Saving Station, in operation from 1876-1941. The special guest is author and historian Frederick Stonehouse, who will present “Forgotten ...
ALPENA — The Great Lakes Regional MATE ROV Competition is engaging local students in a hands-on underwater robotics challenge designed to build workforce-ready skills through real-world technology and engineering experiences. Students will showcase their remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in ...
On Tuesday, the Association of Lifelong Learners will be hosting two events at the Madeline Briggs Center 140 at Alpena Community College. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Christine St. Laurent, Road Scholar ambassador, will present on the not-for-profit Road Scholar, the world’s largest and most ...