ALPENA — After years of dedication, preparation, and hard work, Erika Barrett closed on her Habitat for Humanity home on Friday, just in time to settle in and celebrate Christmas with her children in their new home. Located at 317 Bedford Street in Alpena, the home is one of three Habitat ...

The Alpena County Library's READ literacy program is recruiting tutors. Tutors work individually with adults seeking help with basic reading, ESL (English as a Second Language), and GED preparation. Tutors meet with their students two to three hours per week once their training is completed. ...

ALPENA – Downtown Alpena is gearing up to ring in 2026 with its second-annual New Year’s Event, and this year’s celebration promises to be even bigger. After drawing a crowd of locals and visitors downtown last year, the event is returning with extended hours at bars and restaurants, cozy ...

ALPENA — Education, arts programs, sports programs, mental health and human services programs are just some of the areas touched by the most recent round of youth grants totaling $22,141.75. Youth Advisory Council grants covering a four-county area of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque ...