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Exchange Club of Alpena wraps presents

More than 18 Exchange Club members, family, and friends participated in the annual effort of Vietnam Veterans Toys for Kids gift wrapping. In addition to a $1000 cash donation from the club, members individually donated gifts and gift wrapping paper to help ease the budget for the program. ...

Ossineke United Methodist Church raised money for charity

OSSINEKE — The Ossineke United Methodist Church partnered with St. Vincent De Paul to raise money to help offset heating bills for those less fortunate. In total, $4,442 was raised. The event was a silent auction with local talent for entertainment including our own Paster Reeve Segrest , ...

MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena receives 2025 performance leadership award

MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence, according to a Friday press release from MyMichigan Health. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th ...

Christmas Tree Ship reading at the Maritime Heritage Center

On Dec. 13th at 10 a.m., the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center will host an interactive educational program using the book, “The Christmas Tree Ship” by Jeanette Winter to explore this Great Lakes story. This event is great for kids grades kindergarten to 5th. During the event, people ...

Alpena library to host children’s workshop

The Alpena County Library is welcoming people Raising Kids in a Digital World: A Sesame Street Workshop. It is a fun, 45-minute program where children and their parents or caregivers can explore healthy digital habits together through storytime, creativity, and movement — guided by the ...