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MSP Alpena Post troopers intercept juvenile runaway at airport

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Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post responded to a residence in Sanborn Township to investigate a juvenile runaway, according to a Friday press release from the MSP. Upon arrival, troopers spoke with the parents and learned their 17-year-old daughter had run away and they ...

Before or after Labor Day? Why schools choose one over the other

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ALPENA — Districts across the state are gearing up for the start of the school year. Many have already had their first day, including Alpena Public Schools, but others do not start until after Labor Day. In 2005, former Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed legislation requiring all school ...

Nutrition education initiative aims to prevent and reduce illness

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ALPENA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), supported by the U.S. Department of Education, announced on Wednesday an initiative to encourage nutrition education and training in medical education organizations. According to a press release from HHS, the initiative is ...

State cuts could impact local government finances

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ALPENA — Counties, townships, and cities stand to lose critical revenue from the state if the budget passed on Tuesday in the House finds its way to the desk and is signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The proposed budget, which still needs approval from the state Senate, calls for a $40 ...