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Bureau of Aging to host event in Alpena

The voices of Michigan’s elders are critical to the development of the next State Plan on Aging. The Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports (ACLS Bureau) wants to hear from individuals age 60 and older and their caregivers. Join us for this important community conversation and share ...

Long-term roadmap for Rockport Recreation Area

ALPENA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to provide input on the development of a new general management plan for Rockport Recreation Area, according to a DNR press release. The DNR states that the plan will serve as a long-term roadmap for the park's ...

Woodward Avenue closure

On Friday, Oct. 17, Lake State Railway Company and their contractor will begin replacing the rails at the crossing on Woodward Avenue. The City of Alpena will close Woodward Avenue through traffic at this location. They will place barricades at this location to guide traffic. This project is ...

MyMichigan Health weight loss seminar

The Community Outreach Committee of MyMichigan Health Foundation’s Development Council in Alpena will host an educational seminar on medical weight loss options, according to a MyMichigan Health press release. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 30 at Art in the ...

A night of trivia

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at Presque Isle Farm Cider with a night of trivia! There will be three rounds of pub-style trivia on all things Jane Austen on Nov.13 beginning at 6:30 p.m.Participants can form a team or play ...