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NEMCOG plans river improvements
June 17, 2013 ALPENA — There are a lot of great features along the Thunder Bay River in Alpena that make it appealing for people to fish, walk or just relax and enjoy the scenery. more »»
Sanctuary expansion comment period under way
June 17, 2013 ALPENA — Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary received good news regarding the sanctuary expansion proposal from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration office of National Marine... more »»
Calcite documentary wins an Emmy
June 17, 2013 DETROIT — A documentary about Calcite Quarry in Rogers City took home an Emmy Saturday, scoring on one of two nominations for the film. more »»
Blues Festival this weekend
June 17, 2013 ALPENA — An all-star lineup of nine blues bands will be in Alpena this weekend to help stamp out hunger during the 10th annual Alpena Blues Festival. more »» 
Lightning strikes house
June 16, 2013 Alpena City Fire Department responded to reports of smoke around a chimney from a lightning strike at around 6:14 p.m. at 121 Hitchcock Street on Sunday. more »»
First year a good one for SkyWest
June 14, 2013 ALPENA — The one year anniversary for SkyWest as the air service provider at Alpena County Regional Airport is approaching and thus far the airline is pleased with the response and support it has... more »»
AMA to change employee insurance options
June 14, 2013 ALPENA — The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District Board of Education approved a recommendation to have the administration enter into a letter of understanding with representatives... more »»
Alcona preparing for delinquent tax auction
June 14, 2013 HARRISVILLE – The first of several delinquent property tax real estate auctions takes place Aug. 5, with more than 50 Alcona County parcels on the list. more »»
Landfill invests in new equipment
June 14, 2013 ATLANTA — The Montmorency-Oscoda-Alpena Solid Waste Management Authority has invested a lot of time and money into dealing with the disposal of leachate and because of the effort it has allowed the... more »» 
Preparing to make events safe
June 13, 2013 ALPENA — When large events are held in Alpena with a lot of people in attendance, the likelihood of health and criminal emergencies increase. more »»
AMA ESD board approves budget
June 13, 2013 ALPENA — Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District Board of Education approved its general fund and special education fund budgets for 2013-14 school year, along with the millage rate... more »»
Rockport to hold rec day June 22
June 13, 2013 ROCKPORT — A group aimed at promoting Rockport State Recreation Area has planned a day of events on June 22 to introduce people to the park. more »»
Alcona receives nearly $100K in PILT
June 13, 2013 HARRISVILLE – Alcona County will receive a windfall of $99,273 from the U.S. more »»
NLA lights remain off
June 12, 2013 ALPENA — The power is going to be restored at Northern Lights Arena Monday but even when the lights go back on the arena will not resume normal activity for some time. more »»
DPW and city reach contract agreement
June 12, 2013 The City of Alpena and the Department of Public Works Local 139 of the United Steelworkers of America have reached agreement on a new two-year contract. more »»
Super science festival coming to Alcona
June 12, 2013 HARRISVILLE — Alcona County youngsters will get a chance to study science up close when the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum Super Science Festival comes to the library Monday. more »»
Onaway sets school budget
June 12, 2013 ONAWAY — The Onaway Area Community Schools board of education approved a budget for the 2013-14 school year, one that spends $239,971 of the district’s general fund balanc. more »» 
Play ball!
June 11, 2013 At McRae Park, the Alpena Optimist Club T-ball team practices fielding a gentle pitch from their coach before a game Tuesday. more »»
Who will smooch the pig?
June 11, 2013 With less than a week to go for the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Kiss the Pig Contest” Grace Marshall is the current leader in the amount of money raised for this year’s fireworks. more »» |
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