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Church service at Alpena bandshell on Sunday

ALPENA - On Sunday, Father Matthew Roney, from Trinity Episcopal Church, is the speaker for the Ecumenical Community Church in the Park service at 8:30 a.m. at the Alpena Bandshell. John Knapp, from the Besser Male Chorus, will be performing special music, as well with Cassie Fairchild, our weekly pianist. All are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, enjoy refreshments, and worship together on our beautiful lakeshore. Cancelled if inclement weather.

Scrap Tire Community Cleanup Day to be hosted by Conservation District

ALPENA - The Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District will accept clean, dry scrap tires from non-commercial sources on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3: p.m. at 1425 Airport Road in Alpena. This service is offered free of charge to the communities of Alpena and Montmorency ...

What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey

Cold water rushes over gravel and stones as the river winds through forests and wetlands before joining the vast waters of the Great Lakes. Beneath the rippling surface, an ancient predator begins its yearly search for a mate in the spring. The sea lamprey, a leech-like parasite, slinks ...

Alpena High School announces new teacher academy instructor

ALPENA - Alpena Public Schools (APS) is excited to announce the hiring of Amy Brownridge as the new instructor for the Teacher Academy program at Alpena High School. One of 11 distinct programs offered through APS Career and Technical Education (CTE), the Teacher Academy program is designed to ...

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Honoring the life of Alpena County resident Private George Van Wagoner

ALPENA - The Robert Finch Camp of Traverse City, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, is honoring the life of Alpena County resident Private George Van Wagoner as the Last Veteran of the Civil War in Alpena County. The service will be held at the Wilson Twp Cemetery on King Settlement ...