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No exemptions for minors or lemonade stands

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ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) leadership said that they must comply with state-level requirements when regulating vendors serving food and drink. This includes minors with lemonade stands at farmer’s markets. On Monday, Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, criticized the health ...

Slotkin, Peters, Bergman split on Iran conflict

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ALPENA — Nearly a week ago, the United States launched a large-scale offensive against Iran, already reportedly killing six American soldiers. The joint military operation with Israel has killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of the county’s government ...

Township fire department battles deficit

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ALPENA – Alpena Township is going to do some creative budgeting to balance its fire department budget that is projected to be nearly $300,000 in the red next fiscal year. The fire department is currently over budget so far this fiscal year, which runs from April 1 through March 31. The ...

RC school board meets Monday

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ROGERS CITY — The Rogers City Area Schools Board of Education is having its regular monthly meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Rogers City High School. During the meeting the board will consider amending the 2025-26 athletic handbook and discuss a bid for a roof replacement ...

Alpena DDA seeks businesses for Water Street Commons in 2026

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ALPENA — Applications are officially open for businesses to be part of the 2026 seasons at the Water Street Commons in Downtown Alpena. The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for new and existing businesses who are interested in renting a tiny shop as part of this new ...