ALPENA - On July 25 July 26, people can catch “Old Boats and New Adventures,” an episode of Great Lakes Now from Detroit PBS. On the next episode of Great Lakes Now, you will sail Lake Huron in a work boat designed centuries ago, bring a historic passenger ship back to its former glory, ...

ALPENA – The Salvation Army is already preparing for Back To School. School can be a time of excitement but also of worry. When a parent must send their child to school with clothes that do not fit or are worn out, they may feel embarrassed. When it is undergarments then it affects the kids ...

ALPENA - As the fastest growing recreational sport in America, pickleball is a fun, fast-paced game that appeals to people of all ages and skill levels. With Bay View Park’s brand-new courts ready to go, MyMichigan Health Foundation is excited to embrace this new sport and serve up its ...

ALPENA - Organizers of the Michigan Brown Trout Festival have rescheduled two major fishing tournaments due to unfavorable weather forecasts, prioritizing angler safety while keeping the popular annual event on track. Brown Trout Festival President Angela Soltysiak said the Thunder Bay ...

ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) reported on Tuesday that the current case count of cyclosporiasis is 12 in DHD4’s jurisdiction, with one reported death. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), cyclospora is a parasite that infects the ...

HARRISVILLE — The Alcona County Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval from voters during the Aug. 4 primary election on a new 1.5 mill, six-year tax levy to fund law enforcement operations. A 1.5 mill levy means that the owners of property with a taxable value of $50,000 will see their ...