ALPENA — The Alpena Biker Coalition, represented by John Putkamer, recently presented a generous donation to the Feeding Kids Ministry of Resurrection Lutheran Church of Alpena (RLCA). The gift was gratefully received by Jamie Treinen, Director of Feeding Kids Ministry, along with RLCA's ...
ALPENA — In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Exchange Club of Alpena is inviting the community to visit the Historic Flag Field displayed at the Alpena County Courthouse throughout the month of July. According to an Exchange Club press release on Tuesday, the exhibit features one of every official U.S. flag design used during the nation's 250 years of independence. Each flag includes an informational tag identifying the years it served as the official U.S. flag, along with historical highlights from that period in American history. “We hope the display offers ...
The 21st biannual Kauer family reunion was held on July 11 at the Hubbard lake lions club park. The 63 descendents of Moritz and Anna Kauer came from all over Michigan. The group gathered at noon and shared a pot luck dinner at 1 p.m. after a prayer offered by Mark Schultz. A balloon ...
HARRISVILLE — Nine members participated in this year's White Pine Quilt Guild Challenge. They were required to use a specific fabric, a multi-colored batik on black background, and to incorporate at least one flying geese block in their project. The colorful, creative projects that evolved ...
ALPENA – The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Saginaw Healthcare System will host a veteran town hall and PACT Act resource fair for Veterans in the Alpena area today. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. at the VFW Post 2496. The event will help educate veterans about VA health care and benefits and assist with VA benefits enrollment. Veterans will also have an opportunity to interact with and hear updates from VA leadership. VA staff will be on hand to provide information on topics including the PACT Act, toxic exposures and screenings, ...
