Schools commemorate 9/11
ALPENA — On the day of Sept. 11 local school districts remember the attack that occurred 25 years ago on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon with a moment of silence. Alcona Community Schools Superintendent Dan O’Connor said that they make a blanket announcement recognizing the day ...
Sportsmen’s Club anticipating 2026 hunting season
ALPENA — Though the Sportsmen Club in Alpena never has an off season, the club is gearing up for this year’s hunting season. With winter leagues starting up soon, sight-in days, and more, the club is busy serving sportsmen across the state. Steve Kaminski, Alpena Sportsmen’s Club ...
Council approves curb-extension trial
ALPENA – The Alpena Municipal Council unanimously approved a temporary downtown safety demonstration during Tuesday’s monthly meeting, that will add painted curb extensions, new crosswalks and flexible posts at four core intersections. The request came from Anne Gentry, executive ...
Students turn environmental lessons into Action Starlite Beach cleanup station
ALPENA — A new beach cleanup station at Starlite Park is giving Alpena residents and visitors an easy way to take action for Lake Huron, thanks to a student-driven partnership between Posen Middle/High School, Great Lakes Great Responsibility (GLGR), and the City of Alpena. The cleanup ...
Celebrate Dolly, learn about cranes
HARRISVILLE — Celebrate the life and legacy of an icon at Dolly Parton Day on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 PM at the Harrisville Branch of the Alcona County Library. The evening will feature a film and a bake sale benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Alcona & Iosco Counties. ...