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Lifestyles

The importance of community theaters in rural areas

Growing up in the greater New York City area meant exposure to every Broadway and Off-Broadway play through television, print, and radio advertising. So, it followed that we had a thriving theatre program through summer school enrichment and two wonderful teachers who brought it to the ...

Supporting the area’s youth

ALPENA — HPC Credit Union made a $2,500 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Alpena to help celebrate the club’s 100th Anniversary Signature Event. Proceeds from the event support programs that provide academic success support, mentorship, leadership development, healthy meals, and a ...

Fun at the library in Harrisville

HARRISVILLE — The Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library will host Adam Beckta for Artisan Cheese 101 on March 24 at 5 p.m. People can earn the basics of artisan cheese and what makes these types of cheeses unique. This free program is open to the public. Please call 989-724-6796 ...

Can You Relate?

What could one possibly write about after over 60 articles in the Alpena News? I had a chance to sit down with my brother-in-law who lives in a lovely, very large log house on Lake Michigan. I interviewed him for this article knowing some of his decluttering tendencies (or lack of them). Maybe ...