ROGERS CITY - The Nautical City Festival kicks off this evening and runs through Sunday with a full slate of maritime-themed events, live music, a grand parade and fireworks over Lake Huron, drawing thousands to what organizers and city officials call the community’s largest annual ...
ALPENA — In July, the Alpena County Library Board of Trustees voted to approve the library’s first strategic plan since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Christina Markowski said that the strategic plan is meant to forward the library’s goals based on understanding what the ...
ALPENA — Aaron Pokorzynski, 37, had his first court hearing since December on Monday in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena. Pokorzynski is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of first- degree criminal sexual conduct. The first-degree charges refer to a case ...
Yes, it’s summertime in Northern Michigan. If it’s August, it’s time for the Nautical City Festival in Rogers City. The festival was pushed back a couple of weeks this year, so if you were wondering if you missed it, you did not! And, it has grown a lot since we moved here in 2005. I’m ...
ALPENA — The 5th Annual Art in the Park Heroes Craft Show will be held on Saturday at McRae Park in Alpena. The craft show begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m.. There will be vendors, concessions, and raffles. People who donate bottled water, snacks, games, and arts and crafts supplies will be entered into a drawing for a door prize.
ALPENA - On Sunday, Father Matthew Roney, from Trinity Episcopal Church, is the speaker for the Ecumenical Community Church in the Park service at 8:30 a.m. at the Alpena Bandshell. John Knapp, from the Besser Male Chorus, will be performing special music, as well with Cassie Fairchild, our weekly pianist. All are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, enjoy refreshments, and worship together on our beautiful lakeshore. Cancelled if inclement weather.
