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New title holders crowned at the Miss Sunrise Side Scholarship Program

LINCOLN - On Oct. 17, Alcona High School hosted the Miss Sunrise Side Scholarship Program, an official local preliminary to the Miss America Organization. The evening brought together inspiring young women from across the region to compete in private interview, activewear, talent, evening ...

Alpena Symphony String School Ensemble to perform

ALPENA - The Alpena Symphony String School Ensemble, flutists MaryAnn Hubbard and Dani Ayotte, and violinists Dr. Eric Lawson and Corey Spratlan, will perform an Autumn Serenade concert on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. It will be at the First United Methodist Church of Alpena on Ripley Blvd and 1st Avenue. The String School Ensemble will play a variety of pieces, but the highlights of the concert will be three-fold. First, the Duet for Two Flutes, Opus 82, by Francois Devienne. Next, two lovely hymn solos performed by MaryAnn Hubbard. And last, a delightful combination of five violin duets by ...

Aid by the Dozen meets

ALPENA - The October meeting of Aid My the Dozen met the the 19th Hole in Alpena for a dinner. The monthly donation was awarded to a local cancer patient. During the meeting, thank you cards were read and Halloween brought many treats to the members. Secret pal gifts were received Marlene Montie, Sherry Allan, Catherine Murphy, Lori Zeller, Margerette Jore, Kay Russel, and Geri Skiba. The hostess gifts were won by Tammy Daleski and Marlene Montie.

The Salvation Army names Red Kettle chair

ALPENA – The Salvation Army Advisory Board has chosen their fifth annual Red Kettle Chair. Major Prezza Morrison announced on Monday. “We have chosen a wonderful woman who was a businesswoman who gave much to the community. Her business, the Olivet Christian Bookstore, was an important ...

Alpena FFA hosts annual fruit and nut fundraiser

ALPENA - Once again this year the Alpena FFA is holding its annual fruit and nut sale fundraiser to raise funds to support chapter activities. Chapter members will be selling quality fruit, nuts, and candies. Citrus fruit sold this year include Californian navels, red grapefruit, and ...