ALPENA — After eight years serving as the network coordinator for the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (NMGLSI), Meag Schwartz has decided to leave the organization to eventually become the full-time CEO of the Great Lakes Great Responsibility (GLGR) nonprofit in ...
ALPENA – Downtown Alpena is preparing to bloom once again as the Alpena Flower Festival returns for its fourth year, transforming the city center into a vibrant celebration of flowers, community, and summer this weekend. Inspired by the one-day “Flower Day” floral festival in Adelaide, ...
LANSIN - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend, coming up Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. It's two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and ...
ALPENA - Join Art in the Loft for a fun afternoon of festive acrylic florals on Saturday as people can create fun and funky flower pots during Alpena's Downtown Flower Festival. In this class, is from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., artist and educator Mariah Brancheau of the Lovely Little Lettering ...
LANSING - In honor of National Pet Preparedness Month, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) encourages Michiganders to create an emergency preparedness kit for their pets to ensure complete family readiness during an emergency or ...
ALPENA — Registration for the 2026 Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Career Academy is now open. The Michigan State Police and Alpena Community College are hosting a free five‑day academy from July 19–24 that gives area youth a hands-on introduction to law enforcement. The academy will ...
