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Whitmer announces Summer Reading Road Trip, partners with public libraries to keep students reading all summer
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (182+ words) Prize bags will be available to select participants, stocked with a book and other custom materials. Those interested in participating should look for updates on the Summer Reading Road Trip at Michigan. gov/Summer Reading Road Trip. For contest rules…...
Minimum wage fail | News, Sports, Jobs
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (484+ words) Not long ago, new kinds of jobs appeared: app-based gig work. They include jobs like dog walking on Rover, Taskrabbit work, Door Dash food delivery, Uber and Lyft driving " Lots of people like gig work. It's flexible. You work when…...
Alpena Gymnasts complete summer camp and learning opportunities
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (63+ words) thealpenanews. com Alpena Gymnasts complete summer camp and learning opportunities Can anyone govern Britain -- or America? Northland donates to Friends Together Riley Greene and Framber Valdez lead Tigers past Gerrit Cole, Yankees 5-3 for 4th straight win Alpena County Sheriff's Office warns…...
Gov. Whitmer celebrates court decision protecting school safety investments
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (147+ words) thealpenanews. com Gov. Whitmer celebrates court decision protecting school safety investments LANSING, Mich. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the Michigan Supreme Court let stand a previous court decision that upheld the administration's historic school safety and…...
Szymanski earns Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (123+ words) thealpenanews. com 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…...
APS considering $29 million bond proposal for May 2027
1+ week, 3+ day ago (681+ words) ALPENA " The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education is considering a $29 million bond proposal in May that could make additional improvements to local schools. The plan is still in its infancy, but it would include no millage increase from the…...
Summer reading begins June 22 at the Alcona County Library
1+ week, 3+ day ago (124+ words) Courtesy art Alcona County Library logo. Harrisville Main Branch " 312 W. Main St. " Phone: (989) 724-6796 Glennie Branch " 4884 Bamfield Rd. " Phone: (989) 735-2601 Hubbard Lake Branch (New Location) " 1561 Hubert Rd. " Phone: (989) 727-3105 Lincoln Branch " 330 Traverse Bay Rd. " Phone: (989) 569-8177 Mikado Branch " 2291 S. F-41 " Phone: (989) 569-8175 Alcona County Library will offer new…...
Alpena FFA gives back to the community
1+ week, 4+ day ago (668+ words) ALPENA " Though the school year has ended for Alpena Public Schools students, the Alpena FFA reflected on a year round project that was successfully implemented this school year called the "Little Food Pantry," a community resource aimed to combat food…...
Target Huron launches RISE initiative to bolster future workforce, strengthen small businesses
1+ week, 4+ day ago (178+ words) ALPENA " Target Huron Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce the launch of the Target Huron RISE Initiative, a $100, 000 regional workforce development program designed to prepare high school juniors and seniors for successful careers, entrepreneurship opportunities, and long-term economic success…...
Busy week for Lifelong Learners
1+ week, 4+ day ago (291+ words) The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) logo ALPENA " The Cliff Revealed: Uncovering America's First Great Copper Mine is today 2026 at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140 from noon until 1 p. m. Also today, there is a book lovers gathering at the ACC Madeline…...