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Area fishing report
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LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its weekly fishing report for Northeast Michigan. Below is fishing information for area communities. ALPENA Anglers reported fair walleye activity in Thunder Bay. Fish were scattered from North Point to Sulfur Island in ...
Help track Michigan’s next generation of wild turkeys
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LANSING - If you spot a hen turkey leading a line of poults (baby turkeys) this summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you. It's time for Michigan's wild turkey brood survey: a community science effort that helps wildlife biologists understand how well turkeys ...
Crash reconstruction debated at Matthews’ preliminary exam
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ALPENA — Attorney John Freeman, representing defendant Devin Matthews, 23, of Harrisville, questioned the use of a fatal crash reconstruction in Matthews’ preliminary exam on June 24. This reconstruction was created nearly two years after the crash and data could only be pulled from one of ...
APS school board passes ‘tight’ budget for 2026-2027
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ALPENA — The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 General Appropriations final budget amendment resolution and the 2026-2027 General Appropriations budget resolution at the regular meeting on Monday. 2025-2026 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS FINAL BUDGET Mary Lyon, ...
A meaningful day of learning and connection
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ALPENA — On June 6, the Alpena Senior Citizens Center welcomed community members and specially--trained professionals for a gathering focused on learning, support, and connection. The event featured presenters from Dementia Together in northern Colorado, Cyndy Luzinski, Sarah Armold, and ...