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Hot dog cookout

ALPENA – As visitors head toward Alpena’s harbor for the annual Brown Trout Festival, TJ Hoes State Farm invites everyone to take a break, enjoy a free hot dog, and help make a difference in the community. On Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., TJ Hoes State Farm, located at 1013 S. State Avenue will host a community hot dog cookout and “Quotes for Good Event”. The event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re heading to the tournament, cheering on anglers, or simply enjoying the Brown Trout Festival, stop by for food, family-friendly games, and an opportunity to ...

Spread your wings

Busy times for Lifelong Learners

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) programs for the week of July 27-31 have been announced. A list and a brief description of the events are listed below. I Was a WAC and then I Wasn’t This event in on July 28 at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140 from 10 a.m. until ...

Kids Day at the Brown Trout

A morning visitor

FTC Premiere Event in the Canadian Rockies in July 2026

ALPENA — The Archangel Holy Gears have been invited to participate in an international FTC Premiere Event at the end of July in Canada, according to a press release from All Saints Catholic School. Students will be bringing Robot 20159 to compete with 49 other teams from all over the ...