ROGERS CITY — Aaron J. Veselenak is fascinated with big cats, from panthers to cougars to mountain lions, which are often interchangeable terms. The Rogers City area author has published a book, "Silent Springs the Panther — Historic Accounts of Michigan Big Cat Attacks," by Mission Point ...

Art in the Loft’s “SummerView” exhibit is on display now through Sept. 6 at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes are offered, and scholarships are available. Visit artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877. Besser Museum ...

Make hay when the sun shines. That’s a saying that means exactly what is says. “When it’s go time, it’s all hands on deck,” said Joe Zaborney. “It’s a family operation. Longtime friends and neighbors all help when needed.” Joe and his son, John, work together on Zaborney ...

Tinker Tuesday, MakerLab, Tech Help canceled The Alpena County Library has canceled Tinker Tuesday, Open MakerLab on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. There also will not be Tech Help available on those days.  Long Lake Improvement Association meets Wednesday The public is welcome to attend ...

ALPENA — On June 14, Alpena Childcare and Development Center held the first Putting for Preschoolers golf scramble at Rivers Edge, raising $11,309.72 toward their capital campaign to add more preschool classrooms to accommodate 50 more students. ACDC's capital campaign has now raised ...