Hillman Elementary School invited United States military veterans to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the raising of the school's American flag on Tuesday, according to Tonya Smigelski, Hillman Elementary School kindergarten teacher. This event was held to commemorate ...

Allow me to introduce myself. For more than 20 years, my family and I have lived in Ocqueoc Township. We love living here, even through the depths of winter. One question we’re asked to this day is “why did you move here?” once the conversation gets around to where we used to live, St. ...

The Memorial Tree is up at the Brush Creek Mill in Hillman and the mill is waiting for people’s tribute ornaments to be hung. For only $5, people can commemorate a loved one with a beautiful ornament labeled with their name. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is slated for Dec.18th at 7 ...

ALPENA — The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) and its affiliate foundations are joining hundreds of community foundations across the country in celebrating National Community Foundation Week Nov. 12- 18. It is a time to recognize and raise awareness of the critical role ...

ALPENA - The Jingle Jamboree on Dec. from noon until 5 p.m. is a festive community event that will feature two exciting Gingerbread Showdown competitions — one for local businesses and one for families — all to support Northeast Michigan Foster Families. Families and local businesses can ...