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Alpena Shipwreck Tours season in full swing

ALPENA — The captain and crew of the Lady Michigan glass-bottom boat say that the tour season has been a success so far, despite less than ideal weather. Captain Shawn Guillemet has worked as a captain for 40 years, running shipwreck tours at the sanctuary for three. Previously, Guillemet ...

Educators talk about state school aid budget delay, House budget reallocation

ALPENA — The lack of agreement on a state school aid budget by the deadline of July 1 and the House’s proposed school aid budget are raising concerns for some local educators. The Michigan Legislature’s House of Representatives passed their school state aid budget on June 11. The Senate ...

Teen displays artwork at Thunder Bay Arts Gallery

ALPENA — Thunder Bay Arts Gallery has welcomed its youngest artist as a gallery member, 18-year-old Ceri Pokorzynski. Her artwork includes a variety of mediums, including colorful paintings of birds on round pieces of wood, and more. “Right now, I do acrylic on canvas or wood slices, ...

Mich-e-ke-wis work begins

ALPENA — The access driveway for Mich-e-ke-wis Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic while improvements to the park, including the installation of the new volleyball courts, are being completed. Access to this area will be limited for the duration of the construction of the ...

Northland partners with Bay Athletic Club for Northland Challenge kayak races

ALPENA – Northland Area Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce its exciting partnership with Bay Athletic Club for the third annual Northland Challenge event, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2 at Alpena Duck Park. This year promises an expanded array of activities for the community, with ...