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Lots of fun and learning at the Alcona County Library

HARRISVILLE - It is going to be a busy month at the Alcona County Library, as there are many events planned for people of all ages. Also, the Alcona County Library branches will be closed on Saturday and on Monday, to observe Labor Day. It will reopen on its usual schedule on Sept. ...

Lifelong Learners’ event update

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has announced its programs for next week and a brief description of them is listed below. Hitz for Hope LLC and Cancer will give a presentation on Sept. 8, from noon until 12:45 p.m. at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140. Dr ...

The Alpena Bi-Path: Perseverance

ALPENA — July and August have now passed, and the excitement surrounding Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of the Alpena Bi-Path has become a cherished summer memory—what a fun celebration this town exhibited – the parade and all. But perhaps the most important lesson from both ...

Lessons learned on a river cruise

I’m writing today as I drift down the Romantic Danube aboard a Viking river ship, a trip I had eagerly awaited for months. I am blessed to be surrounded by wonderful family and dear friends, but truth be told, disappointment has abounded. The river waters proved far too low to navigate, ...

Inaugural PickleFest supports cardiovascular care in Alpena

ALPENA - The Business Relations Committee of the Development Council serving Alpena hosted its inaugural PickleFest on August 22–23 at the pickleball courts on Bay View Park. PickleFest was a two-day pickleball tournament featuring men’s, women’s and mixed doubles competitions across ...

Blood drive in Alpena Tuesday

ALPENA - There will be a mobile blood drive on Tuesday at the Life 180 Church on 1346 M-32 in Alpena. The blood drive will take place from 2:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. People can sign up ahead of time online at this link https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11645934 Please call 866-642-5663 to be screened for donating eligibility.