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Home explosion in Alpena sends two to hospital
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ALPENA – Two Alpena residents were injured in a gas explosion at a home on Alpena’s northside on Tuesday, according to City of Alpena Fire Chief Andy Marceau. The gas leak and explosion forced first responders to evacuate the immediate area until the leak was located and addressed. the ...
Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency in Alcona and Alpena counties
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday declared a state of emergency for Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties to assist with response and recovery efforts following extreme winter weather, according to a press release. The Governor has also declared a state of energy ...
Alpena County 911 surcharge explained
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ALPENA — Kim Elkie, director of Alpena County Central Dispatch, said the 911 surcharge is essential to fund the center, which provides essential life saving services to Alpena County residents. Voters in Alpena County will decide in May if they want to keep the surcharge as it is now, or ...
Alpena residents passing time with no heat and lots of blankets
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ALPENA — On Tuesday morning, many Alpena residents continued to struggle without heat or power as temperatures dropped to the single digits Monday night. Wind chill dipped well below zero to exacerbate the situation. Residents reported temperatures in their homes dropping to between 32 and ...