The Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Board is gearing up for an exciting and productive 2026 and more successes beyond this year. At a recent meeting, the board elected new officers, including Boris Gerber as chairperson, Amber Hubbard as secretary, and Lucille Bray as budget liaison. Kelli Liske ...

The Alpena County Library is hosting Get Cozy: Crafternoon on Jan. 31 from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Children ages 9-17 are invited to a cozy crafternoon and cocoa to learn how to create origami corner bookmarks. A hot cocoa bar will provide that touch of warmth during one of the coldest months of ...

The Alpena County Library is hosting Murder Mystery: The Girl in the Well on Jan. 30 from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. During the challenge, people will study the crime scene evidence, case map, suspect profiles, interviews with witnesses, autopsy report, investigation notes, and much more to solve ...

The AARP TaxAide is once again providing free tax prep for senior citizens and low-income residents. This service is offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in Alpena, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment and learn the location of the tax help, people can call 989-278-8104. ...