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 ...

ALPENA — The 21st Alpena Blues Festival is set for 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, with no admission price at a popular outdoor venue. Ed Hickok, president of the Alpena Blues Coalition, said the organizing group wanted to offer the community a free concert this year in a new location ...