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Northern Strike returns to the CRTC in Alpena

ALPENA - Thousands of service members will again fill the skies and ground in Northeast Michigan. Next week, the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center will host Northern Strike 26-2, the summer edition of one of the Department of War’s largest reserve component readiness exercises. More ...

APlex to host John Berry in December

ALPENA — Alpena Events Complex (APlex) in Alpena will host John Berry, a national touring musical act in 2026. John Berry, Grammy and Emmy award-winning singer-songwriter, will perform his annual Christmas concert on Dec. 11. Tickets for Berry’s concert are currently on sale. ...

Whitmer statement on DC Republican cuts forcing Planned Parenthood closures

LANSING - On Thursday Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on news that Planned Parenthood of Michigan will close three health centers due to cuts made by DC Republicans. “Today is yet another consequence of DC Republicans’ historic attacks on reproductive freedom, ...

Church in the Park on Sunday

ALPENA - The Ecumenical Community Church in the Park being held on Sunday and will feature Russ Robel from Spratt United Methodist Church as the speaker. Carlos, Zander and Irene Vivero will be the special guest musicians. Pastor Rob Richards and Cassie Fairchild will also be providing music. The time together begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Alpena Bandshell. All are welcome.