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Community funds AHS robotics team’s trip to world championship

ALPENA — Community leaders, businesses, organizations, and residents across Northeast Michigan have successfully raised all necessary funding to send the Alpena High School Underwater Robotics Team to the 2026 MATE World Championship in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The achievement comes after an overwhelming show of support following the team’s qualification for the international underwater robotics competition, where students will represent Alpena and Northeast Michigan on the world stage June 25–27. The Alpena High School Underwater Robotics Team earned its place at the ...

Szymanski earns Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship

ALPENA - The 5th Annual Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship was awarded to Alpena High School Senior Izzy Szymanski who plans to pursue a degree in Veterinary Science at Michigan State University. AHS Alumnus Michael Mahaz, Class of 1994, and his wife Courtney Mahaz made the decision to offer ...

Grace Episcopal Church dinner

ALPENA- The Grace Episcopal Church is hosting its monthly dinner on June 26 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. It will be an cce-cream social with grilled hotdogs and all the extras. There will also be having summer salads, build your own sandwich, and homemade pies and deserts. The cost is by donation, and for more information call 989-464-1141.

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Living Hope Church service

ALPENA — On June 28 at 10 a.m., all are invited to a Sunday morning worship service with Living Hope Church at the bandshell at Bay View Park in Alpena. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.