On April 7, 2026, Tom and Joan Lavoie celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married in 1956 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Alpena by Reverend William B. Belk. Tom and Joan are both retired from the Alpena Public Schools. Their daughters are Jeri (Allen) Andon of ...
ALPENA — Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) is preparing to welcome Viking Expedition ships back to Alpena for its fifth year, according to a TBNMS press release on Wednesday. Throughout the 2026 season, the 665-foot sister ships Polaris and Octantis will make 20 scheduled stops in Thunder Bay, bringing hundreds of guests ashore at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center to explore downtown Alpena and Northeast Michigan. Visitors will explore the region through lighthouse tours, nature hikes, downtown walking tours, aerial-sightseeing, fishing charters, and glass-bottom ...
ALPENA — First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Alpena announced the arrival of its new settled pastor, Rev. Laura McMurry Hoffman, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the congregation, according to a press release on Monday. Following the search process, church ...
HILLMAN —Spring is finally here and it's a great time to do that spring cleaning! The Brush Creek Mill will host a yard sale on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Burgers, brats, and hot dogs will be available to purchase. The Mill is seeking donations, preferably priced in advance. ...
