ALPENA — Children ages 5 to 9 participated in Shark Days at the Sanctuary on Thursday and Friday at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena. “Though the Great Lakes do not harbor sharks, students learning about sharks will help them gain a deeper appreciation for these ...

SVSU names President’s List, Dean’s List UNIVERSITY CENTER — Kadyn Budnick of Alpena was named to the President’s List at Saginaw Valley State University for the fall 2024 semester. Nearly 700 SVSU students were recognized for their determination and commitment to academic excellence ...

Headwaters Conservancy offering free events The Headwaters Conservancy is hosting upcoming free community events in Hillman and Harrisville. These are free, insightful meetings about resources available to landowners in Michigan. There will be speakers from local organizations in each county ...

ALPENA — The Alpena Senior Citizens Center is hosting a symposium, Transforming Dementia Care: Empowering through the SPECAL Approach, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at Alpena Community College’s Granum Theatre. This free symposium for families, caregivers, and professionals, ...

ALPENA — MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena Volunteer Services Department is offering two $1,500 scholarships for area students. Scholarships are available to students pursing an education in a human medicine related field with their primary residency in Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, ...