ALPENA — The Alpena Longbeards hosted a special fishing day on Aug. 13 at Paxton Quarry, with 17 children attending the event. Free food and prizes were given to all the youngsters, and plenty of fish were caught and released. The Longbeards extend a special thanks to Pepsi Co. and Clem's ...

As I am organizing and decluttering with people, I find myself moving items from “throw away” to “donate." If something can be used by someone else, why not donate it instead of throwing it in a landfill? I also think it makes people happy to think someone else will use things they no ...

ALPENA — This Friday, community members will have the opportunity to support an organization that has faithfully supported Alpena’s youth for nearly 100 years. The Boys and Girls Club of Alpena is hosting the 2025 Great Futures Gala at 6 p.m. on Friday, celebrating 99 years of serving ...