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Alpena fireworks display still on target to entertain the community
ALPENA, Mich. - Kicking off the 4th of July holiday weekend in Alpena, plans are still in place to put on a spectacular fireworks display. Despite rain throughout the week, the planning committee has been putting in the hours to keep the tradition going. Earlier in the week, the Alpena Chamber was a few thousand dollars short of its fundraising goal. On Wednesday, they hosted a drive-thru fundraiser outside the Chamber office. They stood out in the pouring rain to collect donations and it worked. By the end of the day on Wednesday, they hit their fundraising goal. Looking ahead to the big show on Friday night, eyes are focused on the forecast. There's a chance of storms during the day, but hopes are to still send off the rockets around 9:30 p.m. near the end of the Blair St. Pier. You can get your latest forecast information here. If Mother Nature does not cooperate, the backup date for the display is on July 5. Parking maps and other information are available here . COPYRIGHT 2026 BY WBKB 11. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Connecticut Public
Beyond the Shore podcast uncovers the hidden world of the Great Lakes
You're most likely to find NPR's Don Gonyea on the road, in some battleground state looking for voters to sit with him at the local lunch spot, the VFW or union hall, at a campaign rally, or at their kitchen tables to tell him what's on their minds. Through countless such conversations over the course of the year, he gets a ground-level view of American elections. Gonyea is NPR's National Political Correspondent, a position he has held since 2010. His reports can be heard on all NPR News programs and at NPR.org. To hear his sound-rich stories is akin to riding in the passenger seat of his rental car, traveling through Iowa or South Carolina or Michigan or wherever, right along with him.
WNEM
Work scheduled on portions of M-55
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Two projects are scheduled to start in July on two different portions of M-55. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is extending the center left-turn lane on M-55 from Wilber Road to the Tawas River in Tawas City. The project will also repave the road in that area.
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City of Rogers City Council meetings – May
ROLL CALL: PRESENT – Council Members Timeen Adair, Kenneth Bielas, Larry Fuhrman, Brittany VanderWall and Mayor Scott McLennan. Bielas/VanderWall, to approve the agenda as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes – All, the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Fuhrman/Adair, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 5,...
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This Overlooked Michigan Town Keeps Rent Under $800 While Offering A Relaxed Way Of Life
Tucked along the shores of Lake Huron in Iosco County, Oscoda, Michigan is the kind of town that most people drive past without a second glance. But those who stop and stay quickly discover something special: affordable rent, fresh air, and a pace of life that actually lets you breathe.
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U.S. Coast Guard airlifts 33-year-old man from Lake Huron after medical emergency
ALCONA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 33-year-old man was airlifted by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday after experiencing medical issues on Lake Huron near Harrisville. The Coast Guard was notified around 10:21 p.m. Sunday of a crew member aboard the Walter J. McCarthy Jr. requiring immediate medical attention. The...
Petoskey News Review
Alpenfest adds final touches for Gaylord's premier summer festival
Gaylord’s Alpenfest recently announced the full schedule for the 2026 summer festival, with full days of fun set for July 14-18. Some of the highlights include the annual honors luncheon and awards presentation on July 14 where the parade marshal, Der Buergermeister and other festival community champions will be recognized. The Burning of the Böögg will be at 10 p.m. that evening. Live music will be part of every day, and the lineup includes: Tuesday, July 14: Epic Eagles Wednesday, July 15: Frohliche Musiker Blasorchester Band Wednesday, July 15: Mallrats Thursday, July 16: Drew Hale Friday, July 17: Mega 80's Saturday, July 18: Attaboy If you want to take part in the Alpenfest fun, it’s not too late to sign up for the Grand Parade. Entries for a float, a decorated vehicle, a marching group or more are still being accepted at gaylordalpenfest.com/parade-signup . To see the full event schedule or registration details, visit facebook.com/Gaylordalpenfest and gaylordalpenfest.com . This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Alpenfest adds final touches for Gaylord's premier summer festival
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Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary wins $15,000 economic contributor award
ALPENA, Mich. — Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary has received the Outstanding Contributor Award from the Economic Generator Network, earning recognition — and a $15,000 cash prize — for its work in education, workforce development, and economic growth across Northern Michigan. The Economic Generator Network presents the award annually to an individual, group, or organization that has made significant contributions to building the foundation for economic growth in Northern Michigan. The $15,000 prize is unrestricted and may be used at the recipient's discretion. Since 2010, Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary has developed a nationally recognized model for connecting youth and communities to the Great Lakes through marine technology and stewardship programs. Working alongside Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the organization has engaged students through hands-on learning in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), engineering, robotics, and environmental science. "The Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary exemplifies what the Outstanding Contributor Award stands for," Economic Generator Network representatives said. "Their programs inspire young people and strengthen stewardship of the Great Lakes, but also directly contribute to workforce development and regional economic success." Putting Alpena on the map A major driver of the organization's regional economic impact is its