E-bikes, school zones, and bus stops: Back-to-school traffic creates new safety risks
DEARBORN — The back-to-school commute creates one of the busiest and most unpredictable traffic environments of the year. As students return to the classroom, drivers will encounter: - Heavier traffic around schools - Increased pedestrian activity - School buses making frequent ...
Lifelong Learners to enjoy fall foliage
ALPENA - The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) is hosting Fall Foliage, Facts and Fun event on Oct. 21. Spend the day at the UAW Conference Center on Black Lake complete with walking tours, bus tours and lunch. You will be given a choice of three fall foliage routes to take to the UAW ...
Mill seeking help for Applefest
HILLMAN - Is it possible summer is coming to an end? Finding yourself with some extra time? The Brush Creek Mill would love to have you join it as it is preparing for its annual Applefest on October 3. Staff and volunteers will be making the popular apple dumplings on the morning of Sept. 18 ...
Community Foundation accepting grant applications for youth projects
ALPENA - The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is accepting grant applications for its Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) grant. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15. All nonprofit agencies with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, schools, churches (for non-religious ...
Harvest dinner in Alpena
ALPENA - The Grace Episcopal Church's Harvest Dinner is being held on Sunday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Alpena. The cost is $15 per person, and kids are $8. The menu includes ham and scalloped potatoes, sliced ham, sauerkraut and sausage, baked beans, squash, coleslaw, corn, fresh rolls, homemade pies and deserts. For more information, please call 989-464-1141.