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Presque Isle County voters to decide new museum millage Nov. 3

ROGERS CITY – Presque Isle County voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a new property tax to help pay for three local history museums. The proposal asks for up to 0.25 mill for five years, from 2027 through 2031. If approved and levied, it would raise an estimated $274,300 in ...

Great Lakes Now Weekend upcoming

On Saturday and Sunday, people can catch “Diving in Ice and Smashing Bugs,” a recent episode of Great Lakes Now from Detroit PBS. This month’s episode features a team of divers and scientists working to uncover what happens beneath the ice, investigating how changing winters are ...

Brush Creek Mill preparing for holidays

HILLMAN — It’s hard to believe, but it's that time of year again at the Brush Creek Mill in Hillman. It's time to start preparing for the holidays. The mill looks beautiful every holiday season, with all of the support from the community and their beautiful trees. It's time to start ...

Retired School Personnel meeting

ALPENA — The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will hold its November meeting on Nov. 12 at the First United Methodist church on Ripley Blvd at noon. A catered luncheon will be served at a cost of $12.50, payable at the door. Please make reservations with Ruth LeBarre at 989-506-8876 by calling or texting no later than Nov. 6th. You may bring your own lunch if you choose. The guest speaker will be from the Salvation Army. Join your fellow retired school personnel for lunch and good conversation and a short business meeting where you can find out ...