ALPENA — On Saturday morning, 42 volunteers showed up at Mich-e-ke wis Park to help rake and groom the beaches. There were piles of debris starting on the north side of Blair Street Park all the way to the water plant near Starlite Beach and Mich-e-ke wis Park. Some of the piles include ...
ALPENA — On April 11, the Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at noon at the First United Methodist Church for luncheon and our annual auction. Guests were invited to this event to help raise funds to support all educators, future educators, Green School, and literacy. During the group’s business meeting, Betty Masters, chair of the Green School Committee, gave an update on events at Green School, which is located on the grounds of the Jesse Besser Museum. Ann Hardesty presented the slate of officers for the next biennium. Elections will be held during the May ...
HARRISVILLE — The Alcona County Library has released its upcoming schedule of events for and there are a host of fun and exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy. Please note that all branches will be closed on May 23 and May 25 for Memorial Day. All events below with the ...
Editor’s note: The first few weeks of our America 250 series has focused heavily on the early career of George Washington, the nation’s first president and, prior to the American revolution, an officer in the British Army. We touched briefly two week ago on Washington’s campaign through ...
LANSING – A new book, “The Great Lakes Ships of Frank E. Kirby” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today. Kirby was a naval architect in the early 20th century ...
