I expect an ugly year culminating in a chaotic and potentially violent presidential election in November. My political beliefs are still stuck in the ’60s. I still believe in peace and love. I do still believe if everyone puts aside personal anger and greed, this country could be a leader ...

ALPENA — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. The month was chosen because James Parkinson, who first identified the symptoms, has a birthday in April. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease. The cause is unknown, and although there is ...

ALPENA — The Alpena D.A.R.E. Foundation is proud to present the Detroit Lions Legends vs. Alpena D.A.R.E. All-Stars basketball game at 7 p.m. on Friday at Thunder Bay Junior High School. The Lions will be signing autographs at halftime. Tickets are $25 per single, or 2 for $40, or $50 per ...

Bridge results noted ALPENA — Alpena Duplicate Bridge results have been announced for this week. Gordon Bennett and Marge French came in first place, followed by Gayle Nowak and Deanna Brege in second, and Bev Rousseau and Marcy Sherman in third place. The group meets at 12:30 p.m. on ...

∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The 2024 Young Artist Exhibit is on display through April 27, featuring student artwork from 17 Northeast Michigan schools, with over 600 pieces ...

ALPENA — Teens are teaming up with the Alpena Senior Citizens Center to plan a Senior Game Night. The event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at the senior center, 501 River St., Alpena. There is a $10 entry fee, as this is also a fundraiser for the senior center. “It’s ...