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Kids concert on Thursday

ALPENA — The Alpena City Band will be performing the annual children’s concert Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bay View Park bandshell. There will be free ice cream for all in attendance.

Pine Quilt Guild Challenge

HARRISVILLE — Nine members participated in this year's White Pine Quilt Guild Challenge. They were required to use a specific fabric, a multi-colored batik on black background, and to incorporate at least one flying geese block in their project. The colorful, creative projects that evolved ...

VA resource fair in Alpena date change

ALPENA – The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Saginaw Healthcare System will host a veteran town hall and PACT Act resource fair for Veterans in the Alpena area today. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. at the VFW Post 2496. The event will help ...

21st biannual Kauer family reunion

The 21st biannual Kauer family reunion was held on July 11 at the Hubbard lake lions club park. The 63 descendents of Moritz and Anna Kauer came from all over Michigan. The group gathered at noon and shared a pot luck dinner at 1 p.m. after a prayer offered by Mark Schultz. A balloon ...

Alpena Biker Coalition supports Feeding Kids Ministry

ALPENA — The Alpena Biker Coalition, represented by John Putkamer, recently presented a generous donation to the Feeding Kids Ministry of Resurrection Lutheran Church of Alpena (RLCA). The gift was gratefully received by Jamie Treinen, Director of Feeding Kids Ministry, along with RLCA's ...

Exchange Club historic flag field celebrates America’s 250 anniversary

ALPENA — In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Exchange Club of Alpena is inviting the community to visit the Historic Flag Field displayed at the Alpena County Courthouse throughout the month of July. According to an Exchange Club press release on Tuesday, the exhibit features ...