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Lifestyles

Chili cookoff Oct. 26 in Ossineke

OSSINEKE — Harvest Community Church will host a chili cookoff from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Sanborn Elementary School gym. The public is invited. Donations will be accepted to go toward shipping costs for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes sent to children in ...

Going PRO Talent Fund application period open

ALPENA — The semi-annual Going PRO Talent Fund application period is now open for businesses seeking assistance with employee training costs. Area employers with businesses in Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties are encouraged to ...

Alpena woman uses gift of music to raise funds, lift spirits

ALPENA — For nearly 70 years, Carole Cadarette has used her musical talents to help raise money for local charities and worthy causes in Northeast Michigan. She has done so without seeking any monetary gain or promotions for herself. Although she is 82 years old, she still books ...

Happy 90th Birthday, Bill Romstadt!

To many people in this community and beyond, the name Bill Romstadt brings wonderful memories of: teacher, coach, mentor, friend, Marine, VFW Chaplain, Notre Dame fanatic, and so much more! However, we, his favorite “little frogs,” think of him as the BEST Dad and Grandpa in the world! ...

Friends Together to host cancer screening education session Tuesday

ALPENA — Friends Together, a local nonprofit cancer support organization, will be hosting a free community learning event regarding cancer screenings on Tuesday. “We know that early detection and intervention of cancer can lead to better outcomes,” said Friends Together Programs ...

Alpena Public Works seeks public input to name plow trucks

ALPENA — Across the U.S., many communities have begun to name the plow trucks that keep their community streets cleared of snow and safe to travel. These programs allow for the communities to have a sense of “ownership” above and beyond capital purchases utilizing their tax dollars. ...