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Soup sale at Brush Creek Mill

HILLMAN — Approximately 90 quarts of a variety of soups will be prepared for the Brush Creek Mill's annual soup sale on Thursday from 10 a.m. -until 3:00 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendar to stop by and stock up for hunt camp, a cold blustery day or just a break from cooking. All proceeds benefit the Mill operation and keep the wheel going round.

Sanctuary Selections Film Competition

ALPENA - The Sunset Project, in partnership with the Thunder Bay International Film Festival, presents the Sanctuary Selections Film Competition, a unique opportunity for Great Lakes Region-based filmmakers to showcase their work, with a chance to win $5,000 to fund their next ...

Craft and vendor shows create economic opportunity, supports charities

ALPENA — Craft shows are unique opportunities for local artists to sell their wares, baked goods, and art creations. For some, holiday season craft shows are important economic opportunities and ways to give back to the community. Art in Park is sponsoring the A North Country Christmas ...

Barch and McConnell exchange vows

Emily Marie Barch and Trevor Owen McConnell were united in marriage during a private ceremony on October 17, 2026 at 145 Water Street in Alpena, Michigan. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Clancy Cruise of Marysville, OH. The bride is the daughter of Louis Barch of Traverse ...

Adopt a Shelf community program

ALPENA - HPC Credit Union is collaborating with St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store of Alpena for its Adopt A Shelf Community Program, where they purchase specific items for the shelves they adopt each month. St Vincent has proudly adopted the Kids Choice Zone along with the Hygiene and Home ...

Lowe’s grants $102K to Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan

HILLMAN – Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan has received a $102,000 grant from Lowe’s to help repair at least 12 homes within their coverage area of Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, Presque Isle, and Oscoda counties. These critical home repairs will allow homeowners to stay in their ...