ALPENA — For 35 years, the Olivet Book and Gift shop in downtown Alpena has offered Christian and inspirational items to its local customers and visitors from out of town. On Friday, owner Mary Rajasekhar announced that she is retiring and the store will be closing, likely by the end of ...
ALPENA — Freedom Recovery Center and Vivero Industries proudly announce the return of the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands “Rock Recovery” on Sunday at The APlex in Alpena. This highly anticipated event supports the Freedom Recovery Center and aims to raise awareness, education, and ...
ALPENA — Julia Butch, a conservation specialist at Huron Pines, met with volunteer leaders at the Emily Min Hunt Nature Preserve in anticipation for the upcoming 2025 Spring Salamander Survey happening in April. With spring around the corner, it is prime amphibian time at the preserve. ...
ALPENA — Immanuel Lutheran will be opening a new high school for ninth and 10th grade students in the fall of 2026. The congregation approved starting the school and the purchase of the former ACES academy building as its location. Renovations are underway. “Over the last oh, I don’t ...
ALPENA — Phase one of a large improvement project at Bay View Park in Alpena will commence soon, and when complete, it will offer improved amenities for people who enjoy outdoor sports and recreation. In the coming weeks, demolition of the basketball and tennis courts will begin, and ...
ALPENA — On Thursday afternoon, a fire started in the ceiling at the Salvation Army. Firefighters crowded the doorway of the building, working on putting the fire out. The fire and smoke were not visible outside the building. The fire seemed to be controlled, but a tower truck was ...