ALPENA — Alpena residents will have a unique opportunity to learn from two Traverse City filmmakers during a free keynote and workshop on Dec. 19 at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center theater. Hosted by The Sunset Project, the event features filmmakers Joseph Beyer and Jordan ...

Each year, the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena. For five days in January, Northeast Michigan is treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world during the annual Thunder Bay International Film ...

More than 18 Exchange Club members, family, and friends participated in the annual effort of Vietnam Veterans Toys for Kids gift wrapping. In addition to a $1000 cash donation from the club, members individually donated gifts and gift wrapping paper to help ease the budget for the program. ...

OSSINEKE — The Ossineke United Methodist Church partnered with St. Vincent De Paul to raise money to help offset heating bills for those less fortunate. In total, $4,442 was raised. The event was a silent auction with local talent for entertainment including our own Paster Reeve Segrest , ...