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Dr. John Ratey to present for Lifelong Learners, ACCOA

The Association of Lifelong Learners at ACC and the Alcona County Commission on Aging (ACCOA)/Sunrise Center invites the public to attend a program titled “How to Keep Your Brain Healthy” presented by Dr. John Ratey. This will be held on Oct. 22, from noon until 1 p.m. at the ACCOA ...

Lifelong Learners release upcoming programs

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) have released their upcoming programs for the week of October 19-23. Below is more information and a brief description of them. What is Faith? This event will be held on Tuesday at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140 from 1:30 p.m. ...

Love for all four seasons

It’s fall. I love the fall; I live here because I love living through all the seasons. My family has just lived through a tragedy that hurt all of us. This tragedy proved how valuable the love of family and friends are. I would not be standing up if not for being held up by loved ones. My ...

Alpena library in search for mascot: owl, caterpillar, or griffon

ALPENA — The Alpena County Library is in the process of establishing a library mascot, which leadership says is a strategy to enhance the library’s presence in the community. The community has a chance to vote on three options, until voting ends on Friday afternoon: a caterpillar, an owl, ...

Friends Together launches new program

ALPENA - Friends Together is thrilled to announce the launch of an empowering new initiative, “MOVE Through Your Cancer Journey,” designed to support cancer patients and survivors. This innovative program is made possible through generous grant funding from the Women's Giving Circle and ...

Alpena Lions Club celebrating 100th anniversary

ALPENA - The Alpena Lions Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend and has two events open to the public. In keeping to its motto of “We Serve,” the club is hosting a Family Fun Disco Night fundraiser at the All Saints Center of Charity, 322 W. Chisholm. All proceeds from ...