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Target Huron RISE Initiative launches

ALPENA — Target Huron Economic Development Corporation announced in a press release on Friday the launch of the Target Huron RISE Initiative, a $100,000 regional workforce development program designed to prepare high school juniors and seniors for careers and entrepreneurship opportunities. According to the release, RISE—short for Readiness, Integration, Skill Development, and Employment— aims to create a pathway that connects students to real-world skills, industry-recognized credentials, and employment opportunities before graduation. The program will serve students across ...

Community invited to ‘Wishing Wall for America’

ALPENA — The League of Women Voters of Northeast Michigan (LWVNEMI) invites residents throughout the region to participate in its interactive “Wishing Wall for America” community event on Wednesday at 10 a.m. In a press release on Thursday, the league stated that as part of the Alpena Community Sestercentennial Celebration, the event will take place near Alpena City Hall where community members can post their wishes for America. According to the release, the Wishing Wall is part of the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Community members of all ...

Community invited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Alpena

ALPENA - On July 4th, Christine Witulski, executive director of the Besser Museum and mayor pro tem Karol Walchak, would like to invite the community to step back in time and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence during a special 250 Jubilee event at ...

Cavitt welcomes art contest winner Kylie Makowski to House floor

LANSING - State Rep. Cam Cavitt today welcomed Johannesburg-Lewiston junior Kylie Makowski to the House floor in recognition of being named the winner of Rep. Cavitt’s 2026 Legislator for a Day Art Contest. The contest gives students the opportunity to showcase their talents while crafting ...

Alpena Blues Festival to honor Stu Bartlett

ALPENA – The annual Alpena Blues Festival, presented by the nonprofit Alpena Blues Coalition, returns from 2 p.m. to 10 pm June 20 at the Alpena bandshell at Bay View Park. The free event is open to the public and people of all ages. This year’s festival will honor Stu Bartlett, an ...