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U.S. Navy Silent Swarm 26 exercise underway in Alpena

LANSING, Mich. — The Alpena Combat Readiness Center is hosting electromagnetic spectrum operations experimentation event July 13 - 24. The National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), including the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), will host Silent Swarm 26, July 13–24, ...

Virtual program highlights pelvic health after cancer treatment

MIDLAND – Cancer treatment can bring significant changes that extend beyond a person’s diagnosis and recovery. Surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and hormonal therapies can affect the pelvic floor muscles, nerves and organs of the pelvis, leading to changes in bladder control, bowel ...

Kids concert on Thursday

ALPENA — The Alpena City Band will be performing the annual children’s concert Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bay View Park bandshell. There will be free ice cream for all in attendance.

Pine Quilt Guild Challenge

HARRISVILLE — Nine members participated in this year's White Pine Quilt Guild Challenge. They were required to use a specific fabric, a multi-colored batik on black background, and to incorporate at least one flying geese block in their project. The colorful, creative projects that evolved ...

VA resource fair in Alpena date change

ALPENA – The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Saginaw Healthcare System will host a veteran town hall and PACT Act resource fair for Veterans in the Alpena area today. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. at the VFW Post 2496. The event will help educate veterans about VA health care and benefits and assist with VA benefits enrollment. Veterans will also have an opportunity to interact with and hear updates from VA leadership. VA staff will be on hand to provide information on topics including the PACT Act, toxic exposures and screenings, ...