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21st biannual Kauer family reunion

The 21st biannual Kauer family reunion was held on July 11 at the Hubbard lake lions club park. The 63 descendents of Moritz and Anna Kauer came from all over Michigan. The group gathered at noon and shared a pot luck dinner at 1 p.m. after a prayer offered by Mark Schultz. A balloon ...

Alpena Biker Coalition supports Feeding Kids Ministry

ALPENA — The Alpena Biker Coalition, represented by John Putkamer, recently presented a generous donation to the Feeding Kids Ministry of Resurrection Lutheran Church of Alpena (RLCA). The gift was gratefully received by Jamie Treinen, Director of Feeding Kids Ministry, along with RLCA's ...

Exchange Club historic flag field celebrates America’s 250 anniversary

ALPENA — In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Exchange Club of Alpena is inviting the community to visit the Historic Flag Field displayed at the Alpena County Courthouse throughout the month of July. According to an Exchange Club press release on Tuesday, the exhibit features one of every official U.S. flag design used during the nation's 250 years of independence. Each flag includes an informational tag identifying the years it served as the official U.S. flag, along with historical highlights from that period in American history. “We hope the display offers ...

Kortman sentenced to 16 to 40 years in prison for drug trafficking

ROGERS CITY — Jeffrey Kortman, 64, was sentenced to 16 to 40 years in prison for drugs on Monday in the 53rd Circuit Court in Presque Isle County. In a plea hearing on May 11, Kortman pleaded guilty to seven charges. A habitual third offender notice applies to each charge as part of the ...