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Church service at Alpena bandshell on Sunday

Lifestyles August 11, 2026

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.

Bobolts commits PPO violation, Pokorzynski first hearing since December

Local News August 11, 2026

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 ...

Rogers City set for Nautical Festival

Local News August 11, 2026

ROGERS CITY - The Nautical City Festival kicks off this evening and runs through Sunday with a full slate of maritime-themed events, live music, a grand parade and fireworks over Lake Huron, drawing thousands to what organizers and city officials call the community’s largest annual ...

Scrap Tire Community Cleanup Day to be hosted by Conservation District

Lifestyles August 11, 2026

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 ...

Alpena High School announces new teacher academy instructor

Local News August 10, 2026

ALPENA - Alpena Public Schools (APS) is excited to announce the hiring of Amy Brownridge as the new instructor for the Teacher Academy program at Alpena High School. One of 11 distinct programs offered through APS Career and Technical Education (CTE), the Teacher Academy program is designed to ...

El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary

Michigan News August 10, 2026

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, said Sunday he has spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president campaigns with him as the party tries to unite after a bitter primary that exposed deep rifts between its progressive and ...