ALPENA — One hundred and fifty years ago, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alpena was founded. The church and neighboring school may look different today, but Immanuel’s mission remains the same: to share Christ’s story in an ever-changing world. This year, the church and school celebrate ...

ALPENA — Soprano Paige Heidrich and Pianist Tina Gorter will be performing in a collaborative classical recital at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Alpena. This free concert is sponsored by Thunder Bay Arts. Heidrich is an Ohio native with a ...

MARSP to hold annual meeting May 9 ALPENA — MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, May 9. The meeting will start at noon at the First United Methodist Church on Ripley. Come early to visit with other retired school personnel. ...

ALPENA — Wayne Lewis was recently elected as president of the Exchange Club of Alpena. As president, he will preside over the Exchange Club of Alpena Board of Directors. His other responsibilities include working with other club and District Exchange Club leaders to establish club goals; ...

ALPENA — The Alpena Symphony Orchestra will present its Spring Gala concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Alpena High School Auditorium, 3303 S. 3rd Ave., Alpena. The orchestra will be under the direction of Maestro Jim VanEizenga, Director of Orchestras for Novi High School, Novi. ...