WOVEN event next week

November 4, 2026

ALPENA — Women and young women in 6th grade and older are warmly invited to WOVEN (Women of Victory Experiencing Newness), a free event on Nov.10 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at New Life Christian Fellowship, located at 317 South Ripley Blvd., Alpena. Enjoy a shared meal as we connect, encourage one another, and grow together. Guest speaker, Julia Silkworth, will speak on the topic “Abide”, sharing from her own spiritual journey of coming to the Lord and experiencing the blessings of knowing Him and being known by Him. For more information, call 989-354-0095 or visit ...

The Sanctuary presents: Remember the Carl D. Bradley in historical overview and film

November 4, 2026

On November 18, 1958, the Great Lakes freighter Carl D. Bradley met its tragic fate during a violent storm in northern Lake Michigan. Of the 35 crew members aboard, 23 men were from Rogers City. That fateful night, 33 of the crew lost their lives. This year marks the 68th anniversary of the ...

Movie Review: ‘The Cat in the Hat’ ridiculously builds the stakes so high, the universe could die

November 4, 2026

The folks behind the new animated “The Cat in the Hat” are pretty confident they've got the cat in the bag. It hasn't even opened yet and there are onscreen references to possible movie spinoffs for the jet-powered magical couch and The Things. As the credits roll, the titular feline even ...

New title holders crowned at the Miss Sunrise Side Scholarship Program

November 3, 2026

LINCOLN - On Oct. 17, Alcona High School hosted the Miss Sunrise Side Scholarship Program, an official local preliminary to the Miss America Organization. The evening brought together inspiring young women from across the region to compete in private interview, activewear, talent, evening ...

Alpena Symphony String School Ensemble to perform

November 3, 2026

ALPENA - The Alpena Symphony String School Ensemble, flutists MaryAnn Hubbard and Dani Ayotte, and violinists Dr. Eric Lawson and Corey Spratlan, will perform an Autumn Serenade concert on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. It will be at the First United Methodist Church of Alpena on Ripley Blvd and 1st Avenue. The String School Ensemble will play a variety of pieces, but the highlights of the concert will be three-fold. First, the Duet for Two Flutes, Opus 82, by Francois Devienne. Next, two lovely hymn solos performed by MaryAnn Hubbard. And last, a delightful combination of five violin duets by ...

Aid by the Dozen meets

November 3, 2026

ALPENA - The October meeting of Aid My the Dozen met the the 19th Hole in Alpena for a dinner. The monthly donation was awarded to a local cancer patient. During the meeting, thank you cards were read and Halloween brought many treats to the members. Secret pal gifts were received Marlene Montie, Sherry Allan, Catherine Murphy, Lori Zeller, Margerette Jore, Kay Russel, and Geri Skiba. The hostess gifts were won by Tammy Daleski and Marlene Montie.