~ Art in the Loft’s “SummerView” exhibit is on display now through Sept. 6 at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes are offered, and scholarships are available. Visit artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877. ~ Besser Museum ...

ALPENA – After years of rocking stages across the Midwest, Alpena’s own Katharsys Theory has announced their final performance will take place at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 during this year’s French Road Bash, located at 3461 French Road, Alpena. Formed in 2018, Katharsys Theory began ...

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week Aug. 4 to 10, 115 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 8 Arrests: 3 Warrant Arrest: 1 Operate ...

ALPENA — Alpena County Fair welcomed back a historic horse racing event on Sunday for the first time in 50 years. Harness racing is a unique event in which a horse pulls a driver seated in a two-wheeled cart — the driver-horse pair compete in various heats. Courtney Tauriainen, Alpena ...

ALPENA — The 42nd Annual Alpena Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show drew crowds over the weekend at the Alpena Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Club on French Road. The event featured live demonstrations, music, and plenty of tractors. Tractor parades were held on both Saturday and Sunday.

ALPENA — Over 140 youth in the 4-H program will be participating in animal showing events at the Alpena County Fair this week. Michelle Eagling, Alpena County 4-H program coordinator, said that the number of students participating in events at the fair has been increasing over the last four ...