Remembering the day of terror
ALPENA – Twenty-five years after four hijacked airliners slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Alpena-area residents and firefighters say one duty has grown more urgent with time, teaching younger generations what Sept. 11, 2001, ...
The AMA ESD seeks renewal of special education millage in November
Alpena — Voters across Alpena, Montmorency, and Alcona counties will consider a renewal of the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA ESD) special education millage on the upcoming November 3 ballot. The millage was originally approved in 1989 and has been renewed ...
Mahler offers update on local projects, development
ALPENA — Mike Mahler, interim director for Target Alpena, said that the Gardens of Alpena Senior Living Community project and demolition of the previous DPI facility is still progressing. He also added that he is confident that vacant businesses downtown in Alpena will be full of thriving ...
James Walsh preliminary examination waived
ALPENA — James Walsh, 33, had his preliminary examination waived on Wednesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Walsh is charged with children – accosting for immoral purposes, computers – internet communication with another to commit a crime and resisting and obstructing ...
Grace Episcopal to host Harvest Dinner
LACHINE — Grace Episcopal Church at 13488 Long Rapids Road. in Lachine is hosting its Harvest Dinner. The event is slated for Sunday from 3 p.m. until 6 p. m. Cost is $15 per person, and kids are $8. Ham and scalloped potatoes, sliced ham, Sauerkraut and sausage, baked beans, squash, coleslaw, corn, fresh rolls, homemade pies and desserts are on the menu. For more information, please call 989-464-1141.