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Free program on Ukraine conflict and 75 Years of CIA involvement

Rogers City - On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Rogers City Zonta is sponsoring an important livestream program titled “Boiling Point: How America Brought War to Ukraine.” The speaker is Stephen Kinzner, former New York Times foreign correspondent and currently senior fellow in international and public affairs at Brown University. Kinzer has written about regime changes and how the U.S. has affected or attempted political change in countries in the Middle East and Central America. He analyzes the use of military changes, as well as how soft power is wielded through humanitarian ...

Friends of Plaza Pool to host euchre tournament

ALPENA - The Friends of the Plaza Pool is hosting a Euchre tournament on Sunday at the Alpena Eagles Club. Doors to the event open at noon and tournament play begins at 1 p.m. There is a $20 entry fee and a $1 charge for the high-game entry. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and food. Participants must be 18 years old or older to play. All proceeds benefit Friends of Plaza Pool.

Burrone moves forward on ‘The Voice of Germany’

ALPENA – Alpena native Breanna Burrone has advanced to the next stage of “The Voice of Germany” after a strong showing in the Battles round, with her ‘Teamfights’ episode scheduled to air on Friday. Burrone, 28, who has lived in Germany for a decade, turned three of four coaches’ ...

Light snow or wintry mix possible Thursday into Friday

ALPENA – A chance of light snow or a rain-snow mix is possible in the Alpena area Thursday into Friday, though measurable accumulation is not expected, according to the National Weather Service. Joseph Delizio, a meteorologist with the NWS office in Gaylord, said the primary window for ...