ALPENA — Aaron Pokorzynski, 37, had his first court hearing since December on Monday in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena. Pokorzynski is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of first- degree criminal sexual conduct. The first-degree charges refer to a case ...
Yes, it’s summertime in Northern Michigan. If it’s August, it’s time for the Nautical City Festival in Rogers City. The festival was pushed back a couple of weeks this year, so if you were wondering if you missed it, you did not! And, it has grown a lot since we moved here in 2005. I’m ...
ALPENA — The 5th Annual Art in the Park Heroes Craft Show will be held on Saturday at McRae Park in Alpena. The craft show begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m.. There will be vendors, concessions, and raffles. People who donate bottled water, snacks, games, and arts and crafts supplies will be entered into a drawing for a door prize.
ALPENA - On Sunday, Father Matthew Roney, from Trinity Episcopal Church, is the speaker for the Ecumenical Community Church in the Park service at 8:30 a.m. at the Alpena Bandshell. John Knapp, from the Besser Male Chorus, will be performing special music, as well with Cassie Fairchild, our weekly pianist. All are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, enjoy refreshments, and worship together on our beautiful lakeshore. Cancelled if inclement weather.
ALPENA - The Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District will accept clean, dry scrap tires from non-commercial sources on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3: p.m. at 1425 Airport Road in Alpena. This service is offered free of charge to the communities of Alpena and Montmorency ...
Cold water rushes over gravel and stones as the river winds through forests and wetlands before joining the vast waters of the Great Lakes. Beneath the rippling surface, an ancient predator begins its yearly search for a mate in the spring. The sea lamprey, a leech-like parasite, slinks ...
