ATLANTA - Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release July 20, 2026 Total: 107 Alarms: 2 Animal Control: 5 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 1 Drug Arrests: ...
Alpena — The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and visitors to take part in a new interactive community adventure: the Alpena Sticker Quest, a citywide game designed to highlight and support Alpena’s vibrant local businesses. Participants will explore the ...
HARRISVILLE - Though the buildings are gone, the history of the Sturgeon Point Life Saving Station (SPLSS) remains. The United States Life Saving Service (USLLS) was created in 1871 to rescue mariners shipwrecked or in distressed along the U.S coastlines. Near shore shipping traffic was heavy. Massive storms, shallow waters, rocky reefs and on ship fires were the causes of many seafaring incidents. In 1876 a Station was built on the grounds where the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse is today. SPLSS was one of the first five stations on the Lake Huron shore. In 1880 SPLSS helped in the rescue of ...
ALPENA - Grace Episcopal Church will host it's monthly dinner will be on Friday. This month the church will again be having an ice cream Social with hot dogs, sandwiches, assorted cold salads, homemade breads, and baked beans. Also, there will also be a nice assortment of homemade pies and desserts, and ice cream with all the toppings. The event is slated for 4 to 6 p.m. and cost is by donation. This month, part of our proceeds will be going to The Alpena County Fair Society. For questions, please call 989-464-1141.
ALPENA - The final performance of the Alpena City Band of the season will be held on Thursday from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the bandshell at Bayview Park. This concert will feature Polka music featuring Gene Domrase playing the accordion.
HILLMAN — The Brush Creek Mill announced on Monday that the upcoming VJ Day will include a celebration of the country's 250th anniversary. The World War II photos of our hometown heroes are on display once again through the end of August. VJ Day at the mill will be on Aug. 8, from 10 ...
