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Remembering Our Children Worldwide Candle Lighting in Alpena

Remembering Our Children held its 19th annual candle lighting ceremony to honor and remember the children in our community that have died too soon. It was held at the Grace Lutheran Church and many items for Toys for Kids were donated. The special evening was also filled with music, a slide ...

Alpena library’s special collections will close for holidays

The Alpena County Library's George R. and Edith Angell Cook Special Collections department will be closed for the holidays beginning Monday, December 22nd, 2025, and will reopen December 29th, 2025. During this season, it is recommended to call the department to confirm its hours, 989-356-6188 ...

Soaps and Such hosts open house

Soaps and Such hosted a public open house on Saturday where the public was able to tour the lab where natural bath and beauty products are formulated and hand-crafted in small batches right inside the retail shop. Kelly Bruning conducted a lotion making demonstration in which the public ...

Wintry mess on the way, ice possible

ALPENA - With the memories of last winter’s ice storm still fresh in the minds of area residents, many pay closer attention to the weather forecast these days. The weather later this week is potentially concerning because it could cause some light icing, but it is not expected to be ...