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Fairgrounds’ playground to remain where located

ALPENA — The Optimist Club playground at the Alpena County Fairgrounds is not going to be moved and there is a chance it could see some needed improvements still this year. In 2021 the Alpena County Board of Commissioners first discussed moving the Optimist Club playground at the Alpena ...

Harvest dinner in Alpena

ALPENA - The Grace Episcopal Church's Harvest Dinner is being held on Sunday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Alpena. The cost is $15 per person, and kids are $8. The menu includes ham and scalloped potatoes, sliced ham, sauerkraut and sausage, baked beans, squash, coleslaw, corn, fresh rolls, homemade pies and deserts. For more information, please call 989-464-1141.

Henshaw enters no contest plea for aggravated assault charge

ALPENA — Dr. Clifford Henshaw of Henshaw Chiropractic appeared in the 89th District Court in Rogers City on Tuesday to enter a no contest plea for a misdemeanor aggravated assault charge. The court dismissed his remaining five fourth degree CSC charges. Henshaw was arrested on Dec. 19 ...

Help create the Alcona County library totem

HARRISVILLE - Join the Alcona County Library on Sept. 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library for a collaborative ceramic art workshop led by local artist Helen Hierta, with support from Inspiration Alcona. Community members will create visual elements ...

Mill seeking help for Applefest

HILLMAN - Is it possible summer is coming to an end? Finding yourself with some extra time? The Brush Creek Mill would love to have you join it as it is preparing for its annual Applefest on October 3. Staff and volunteers will be making the popular apple dumplings on the morning of Sept. 18 ...