Alpena city government will unveil the resident-chosen name of a city plow truck at the Bolenz Jewelry Holiday Parade tonight, the city said in a news release. Back in October, the city asked the public to help name the city’s fleet of plow trucks. The public responded with many great ...

I like mornings. Dawn sounds rise up with the startling delicacy. The first light spreads across the fields like something holy is happening. Soon, the chirping of the birds arguing over who should be first in the feeder breaks the silence. I think about Thanksgiving, which happens to be my ...

Aid by the Dozen met ALPENA — The November meeting of the Aid by the Dozen was held at the 19th Hole. Kaye Ross served as hostess. Kim Mischley attended as a guest. The monthly donation went to a local cancer patient for traveling expenses. Thank-you notes were read and cards sent to ...