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Birch Road Band to perform at Blues Fest fundraiser

ALPENA — Enjoy three hours of footstomping music by the Birch Road Band during a fundraiser hosted by the Alpena Blues Coalition on April 18 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Alpena Eagles Club. The proceeds from the event will help keep the Alpena Blues Festival free for the public. There is ...

Friends of Plaza pool to host euchre tournament

ALPENA — The Friends of Plaza Pool is hosting a euchre tournament on April 19 at the Alpena Eagles Club Doors open at noon and card play will begin at 1 pm. There is a $20 entry fee and a $1 high-game entry. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and food. All participants must ...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

ALPENA –April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Alpena and Presque Isle Child Abuse and Neglect (CA/N) Prevention Team, along with the Exchange Club of Alpena, are spreading the message that everyone can help great childhoods happen in their community. The CA/N Team and the ...

Chamber leads fundraising for Alpena fireworks

ALPENA — The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce announced on Friday in a press release that it is leading the fundraising campaign for Alpena’s annual Independence Day Fireworks show. This year’s celebration will take place on Friday, July 3. As 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the ...