6+ hour, 34+ min ago  (456+ words) ALPENA " The Besser Museum plans to install a planet path and history hike along a four mile stretch of the Alpena Bi-Path this August. Gary Goren, Besser Museum Board trustee, came up with the idea for the path using inspiration…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (252+ words) That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company that provides insight into changing behaviors across music listenership. A blockbuster was the cause: "Michael," the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic released Friday, earned $97 million in U. S. and Canada theaters its opening…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (202+ words) ALPENA " The public is invited to attend the Alpena Community Art and Design Student Expo on Friday 7 p. m. until 9 p. m. A wide assortment of the student's works will be on display including graphic design, 2-D digital art, 3-D digital art, 3-D design,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (24+ words) ALPENA - First Congregational United Church of Christ in Alpena is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Dr. Joseph Martin for a fu...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (603+ words) LANSING " A new book, "The Great Lakes Ships of Frank E. Kirby" (Michigan State University Press, $29. 95), explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today. Kirby was a naval architect in…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1740+ words) ALPENA " Alpena County has approved its lease contract with Blackwaters NE for the Blackwater on the Water entertainment complex, which states that no taxpayer money will be used for its construction. Blackwaters NE leadership says they can't wait much longer…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1091+ words) ALPENA " Alpena County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday for its monthly meeting, though a main topic of discussion was the pending Blackwater on the Water entertainment complex proposal. After a lengthy public comment period, Board Vice-Chair Brenda Fournier attempted…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (126+ words) thealpenanews. com ALPENA " Carol Shafto, mayor of Legoland, will display her impressive Lego collection for the public during May and June 2026 at the Thunder Bay Arts Gallery located at 127 W Chisholm Street in downtown Alpena. The Thunder Bay Arts Gallery…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (678+ words) Courtesy art Alcona County Library logo. HARRISVILLE " The Alcona County Library has released its upcoming schedule of events for and there are a host of fun and exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy. Please note that all…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (32+ words) ALPENA " The Alpena County Fair Society will hold a public meeting at 6 p. m. on May 5 at the Ramada Inn in Alpena. This meeting is in regards to the proposed...