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Celebrating 40 years of READ program

ALPENA - The Alpena County Library's READ Program celebrated 40 years of service to the community. The library has been a continuous supporter of adult literacy not only with its extensive collection of books but also with its programming. Throughout the years, the READ Program has assisted ...

Veterans event at Leer Lutheran Church

POSEN — The Leer Lutheran Church is hosting a veteran’s celebration on May 17 at 2 p.m. The event will begin with a program at the church and will also include a presentation from the Posen VFW. There will also be a picnic-style lunch. There will be a free-will offering during the ...

APS board approves calendar change

ALPENA - On Monday, during its regular meeting, the APS Board of Education approved a change to the school year calendar. Friday, May 22, which was originally scheduled as a day off for students and staff, will now be a regular day of work and instruction. State law requires us to provide 180 ...

Alpena County voters to decide fate of 911 surcharge renewal on Tuesday

ALPENA – Alpena County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide the future of 911 emergency services funding, weighing a six-year renewal of the existing $3 monthly surcharge on phone bills. That tax raises between $900,000 to $970,000 annually. The surcharge will be placed on each ...

Alpena Township trustees table blight, fire millage decision

ALPENA – During its monthly board meeting the Alpena Township Board of Trustees decided to table a millage or special assessment that is being considered to help fund the fire department. Additionally, the trustees voted to table a possible blight millage until a decision is made on the fire ...