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GRAND LAKE — The Homestead Artisan Market & Gallery, located at 8015 E. Grand Lake Road, will host its last full day to shop for some unique items on Saturday. The market and gallery will be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be music by Harmonica player Michael Lisi. People are encouraged to shop at the gallery where there are very talented local artists and artisans. People can purchase gifts ranging from charcuterie boards to original art, jewelry, books, fused and stained glass items, and so much more. Bring a lawn chair and have a fun afternoon with hotdogs music, ...

Quilt show in Alpena

ALPENA — A quilt show and luncheon sponsored by Gone to Pieces Quilt Guild of Alpena will be hosting a Friendship Day at the First United Methodist Church located at 167 S. Ripley Blvd. on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. More than 100 members which consist of beginners, intermediate, ...

Alpena native Breanna Burrone to compete on ‘The Voice of Germany’

ALPENA – Ten years after leaving northern Michigan on an exchange scholarship, Alpena native Breanna Burrone is stepping onto one of Europe’s biggest musical stages. ​Burrone, a current German citizen who was born and raised in Alpena, will compete on the upcoming season of "The Voice ...

Black Sheep owners to close Alpena pub, lease downtown building

ALPENA – After nearly 16 years behind the bar at The Black Sheep, Paul and Kris Conger are closing their downtown English-style pub at the end of September and leasing the building to Tara Brilinski, owner of Rosa’s Lookout Inn in Spruce. The couple said they are not being forced out. ...