ALPENA — After a tightly contested first half, the Alpena High School girls varsity soccer team found its rhythm and exploded in the second half to earn a 4-1 victory over the Sault Area Blue Devils on Friday evening. The game started with both teams battling for possession, trading ...
HUBBARD LAKE — Sisters Margaret Boyer and Phyllis Vander Vlucht enjoy creating artistic and functional items such as rugs, quilts, painted gourd bird feeders, and more. The Hubbard Lake sisters often do projects for fundraisers, raffles, and charity events, using their crafty skills to help ...
ALPENA — If you’ve been around town at all this April, you’ll have seen the flags and pinwheels lining Mich-e-ke-wis and Washington Avenue Park, and the banner hanging from the District Court stairs, all proclaiming April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. According to data ...
ALPENA — Like many community members, the recent ice storm affected lives and livelihoods. One industry that may be affected for years to come is the maple syrup industry in northern Michigan. However, despite the challenges, one maple syrup farm has bounced back before the season ends. ...
ALPENA — Despite a rocky start to the spring season with weather delays, spring break, and limited practice time, Alpena High School’s varsity baseball team is entering the year with determination and high expectations. “We’ve really only had one full week of practice as a team,” ...
Northeast Lower Peninsula Alpena: Weather permitting a few boat anglers went out but had very little success. A few Atlantic salmon were caught near the cement plant while trolling smaller spoons in orange, gold, and green. Those targeting lake trout and walleye reported no ...