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∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit arti

MARSP to hold annual meeting May 9 ALPENA — MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will hold their annual meeting on Thur

ALPENA — The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people ar

sschulwitz@thealpenanews.com News Photo By Steve Schulwitz Rotary Club of Alpena President Wendy Servia, left, and President-elect JoAnne Gallagher visit Rotary Island Park in the Thunder Bay River in Alpena last week. The club plans renovations to the island this year and a celebration in 2022 to honor the club’s 100th anniversary. ALPENA — After fighting through a challenging year of canceled fundraising events and community projects in 2020, area service groups hope to rebound this year. Only time — and COVID-19 — will determine if that will happen. Already, several 2021 events a...

sschulwitz@thealpenanews.com News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alpena Lions Club members Bernie Lamp III, left, and Bernie Lamp Jr., center, show off a box of glasses donated to Dennis Neumann. The glasses are distributed around the globe via the Most Ministries charity. ALPENA — The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on local nonprofits, causing fundraising declines and the cancellation of programs. Lost revenue from fundraisers limits what charities can do to help improve the lives of others, nonprofit leaders said. It could mean fewer people receive eye doctor appointments, receive college ...