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Library approves strategic plan

ALPENA — In July, the Alpena County Library Board of Trustees voted to approve the library’s first strategic plan since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Christina Markowski said that the strategic plan is meant to forward the library’s goals based on understanding what the ...

Church service at Alpena bandshell on Sunday

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.

Rogers City set for Nautical Festival

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 ...

Alpena High School announces new teacher academy instructor

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 ...