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Busy week ahead for the Lifelong Learners

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) presents “Magnificent Mexico City” on Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Alpena Community College’s Madeline Briggs University Center #140. Lori and Mike Vought, Alpena residents and aspiring world travelers, are excited ...

Country Poor Boys to perform at VFW in Alpena

On Feb. 28, the VFW 2496 is hosting a concert featuring the Country Poor Boys at the VFW hall on Connon Street in Alpena. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is expected to conclude at about 11 p,m. This event is open to the public.

Alpena 45ers team up with Alpena Chamber to help those impacted by fire

ALPENA – The Alpena 45ers are teaming up with the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce for a Fire Relief Fundraiser, during their home game tonight against the St. Ignace Saints; puck drop is at 7 p.m. Myles Grix, owner of the Alpena 45ers, explained how the fundraiser became a reality and what ...

Ice caves forming on the Great Lakes, bringing beauty and danger

LAKE LEELANAU — James Schaberg was exploring Sleeping Bear Point in Glen Haven when he came across a series of ice caves and ice volcanoes on the big lake. “I’m always timid and cautious,” Schaberg said. “It’s rare to see them grow to this size.” Schaberg says the caves and ...

Business owners react to Chisholm Street structure fires

ALPENA — Chisholm Street business owners who faced the loss of their properties in a fire on Wednesday expressed that they felt shock at the destruction and acknowledged the compassion shown by the Alpena community. The Alpena Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at ...