WOVEN event next week

November 4, 2026

ALPENA — Women and young women in 6th grade and older are warmly invited to WOVEN (Women of Victory Experiencing Newness), a free event on Nov.10 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at New Life Christian Fellowship, located at 317 South Ripley Blvd., Alpena. Enjoy a shared meal as we connect, encourage one another, and grow together. Guest speaker, Julia Silkworth, will speak on the topic “Abide”, sharing from her own spiritual journey of coming to the Lord and experiencing the blessings of knowing Him and being known by Him. For more information, call 989-354-0095 or visit ...

The Sanctuary presents: Remember the Carl D. Bradley in historical overview and film

November 4, 2026

On November 18, 1958, the Great Lakes freighter Carl D. Bradley met its tragic fate during a violent storm in northern Lake Michigan. Of the 35 crew members aboard, 23 men were from Rogers City. That fateful night, 33 of the crew lost their lives. This year marks the 68th anniversary of the ...

New title holders crowned at the Miss Sunrise Side Scholarship Program

November 3, 2026

LINCOLN - On Oct. 17, Alcona High School hosted the Miss Sunrise Side Scholarship Program, an official local preliminary to the Miss America Organization. The evening brought together inspiring young women from across the region to compete in private interview, activewear, talent, evening ...

MyMichigan warns community of phone scam impersonating health system

November 3, 2026

MIDLAND - MyMichigan Health is alerting patients and community members about a phone scam involving individuals falsely identifying themselves as representatives of MyMichigan Health and requesting private or personal health information. MyMichigan Health has received reports of calls in ...

Alpena advances to District 1 final with 3-1 win over Marquette

November 3, 2026

MARQUETTE – The Alpena High School volleyball team advanced to the District 1 championship with a 3-1 victory over the host Sentinels on Monday in the MHSAA volleyball district tournament. The Wildcats, playing on the road, controlled the match behind strong offensive and defensive ...

Alpena sees 14th-warmest October on record amid El Niño pattern

November 3, 2026

ALPENA – October was milder and slightly drier than normal across Alpena County, with the month ranking as the 14th-warmest on record at the Alpena airport, according to the National Weather Service. The average temperature for the month reached 51.1 degrees Fahrenheit, or 3.7 degrees ...