Celebrate Dolly, learn about cranes
HARRISVILLE — Celebrate the life and legacy of an icon at Dolly Parton Day on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 PM at the Harrisville Branch of the Alcona County Library. The evening will feature a film and a bake sale benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Alcona & Iosco Counties. ...
Peters statement on the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) – Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, a member of the Armed Services Committee, and a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve — released the following statement observing the 25th ...
Schools commemorate 9/11
ALPENA — On the day of Sept. 11 local school districts remember the attack that occurred 25 years ago on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon with a moment of silence. Alcona Community Schools Superintendent Dan O’Connor said that they make a blanket announcement recognizing the day ...
Students turn environmental lessons into Action Starlite Beach cleanup station
ALPENA — A new beach cleanup station at Starlite Park is giving Alpena residents and visitors an easy way to take action for Lake Huron, thanks to a student-driven partnership between Posen Middle/High School, Great Lakes Great Responsibility (GLGR), and the City of Alpena. The cleanup ...
Sportsmen’s Club anticipating 2026 hunting season
ALPENA — Though the Sportsmen Club in Alpena never has an off season, the club is gearing up for this year’s hunting season. With winter leagues starting up soon, sight-in days, and more, the club is busy serving sportsmen across the state. Steve Kaminski, Alpena Sportsmen’s Club ...