The former president Phil Paquette completed his term and wrote a letter of appreciation in December thanking supporters, sponsors, and community members, but stepped down. Soltysiak explained her background and why she made the decision to step in and take the helm of the popular festival ...

ALPENA — Boyd Byelich, a Northeast Michigan resident from Rogers City, recently returned from his 23rd trip to Ukraine as part of his mission to distribute aid to children and individuals displaced by the Russian/Ukranian war. Byelich started his nonprofit One Box in 2021 after returning ...

ROGERS CITY — The Rogers City Area Schools Board of Education is having its regular monthly meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

ALPENA — Enjoy three hours of footstomping music by the Birch Road Band during a fundraiser hosted by the Alpena Blues Coalition on April 18 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Alpena Eagles Club. The proceeds from the event will help keep the Alpena Blues Festival free for the public. There is ...

ALPENA — The Friends of Plaza Pool is hosting a euchre tournament on April 19 at the Alpena Eagles Club Doors open at noon and card play will begin at 1 pm. There is a $20 entry fee and a $1 high-game entry. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and food. All participants must ...

ALPENA –April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Alpena and Presque Isle Child Abuse and Neglect (CA/N) Prevention Team, along with the Exchange Club of Alpena, are spreading the message that everyone can help great childhoods happen in their community. The CA/N Team and the ...