St. Paul Lutheran Church delivered gifts for the United Way Christmas Wish program. The donations were made possible through the church’s Trust Fund. Pastor John Shipman expressed appreciation for Joe Gentry and the United Way team, who will distribute the gifts to families in need.

ALPENA - People can learn how to take the perfect photo during a Photography 101: Camera Basics program at Art in the Loft today from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. There is a $40 per student cost. Freelance photographers, Rick Houchin and Steve Jakubcin, have teamed up as 45th Lens. To help ...

The Memorial Tree is up at the Brush Creek Mill in Hillman and waiting for your tribute ornaments to be hung. For only $5, you can commemorate a loved one with a beautiful ornament labeled with their name. Your ornament purchase not only honors loved ones but also helps support the Mill and our ...

Lasso the Moon is back with a special pop up workshop at Art in the Loft on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Artist and owner of Lasso The Moon Macrame, Lynsie Dietz is back in town and will share more customer favorite items for the winter season. There will be fun and earthy holiday ornaments ...

Alpena – On Saturday from 2-7 pm, the Water Street Commons and the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are hosting its first-ever Christmas at the Commons event. The event is for all ages. Highlights of the event include: - Gluhwein for sale- a seasonal mulled wine found in ...