Art in the Loft’s “SummerView” exhibit is on display now through Sept. 6 at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes are offered, and scholarships are available. Visit artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877. Besser Museum ...

Farming is more than just planting seeds and harvesting crops; it’s a year-round commitment, shaped by tradition, learning, and the unpredictable forces of nature. For AJ and Amy MacArthur, running a U-Pick strawberry farm is not just a business, it’s a shared passion, built on hard work, ...

ALPENA — The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Northeast Michigan is hosting a free Juneteenth program from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, 119 W. Dunbar St. in Alpena. The program, titled "1865, The Union Army and Juneteenth," will be presented by Sandra ...

ALPENA — Mike Arzo recently donated 18 double-sided stunt cars and gift certificates to Arzo Amusement Park to the Immanuel Lutheran School's kindergarten class, taught by Cindy Bell. Lauren Larsen presented the gifts on behalf of Mike and Mary Arzo, who generously gift the kindergarten ...

ALPENA — The Economic Generator Network Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Contributor Award is the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library Makerspace. The Outstanding Contributor Award (OCA) is an award presented by the EGN to an ...