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Boys and Girls Club of Alpena celebrates 100 years with Great Futures Gala

Alpena – The Boys & Girls Club of Alpena is proud to announce its 100th anniversary signature event, the Great Futures Gala, taking place on May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the APLEX. This milestone celebration honors a century of service and impact for youth across Northeast Michigan. The Great ...

Fun run for fireworks

BARTON CITY — The Harrisville Fireworks Fund is hosting its 4th Annual Alcona Fun Run. The event on May 2 is made possible by the Harrisville Fireworks Fund and Barton City Improvement Association. People are encouraged to get out your ATVs, ORVs, and Side by Sides and take in the fun. ...

Annie Olsen’s legacy for good

ALPENA - Marilyn Ann “Annie” Olsen was born and raised in Alpena. She chose to build her life here, surrounded by friends and family, fully embracing all the beauty and joys of life in Northeast Michigan. In her mother’s later years, Olsen stayed with her, caring for her in the family ...

Alpena council amends cat ordinance

ALPENA – On Monday, the Alpena Municipal Council passed an amended ordinance that it hopes will help address the growing population of free-roaming, undomesticated cats in th city. Council,for several months, have considered changing the ordinance to ban feeding feral cats. The changes made ...

Cavitt gives update on the status of Cheboygan Dam

LANSING - State Rep. Cam Cavitt today gave an update on the status of the Cheboygan Dam and thanked all responding teams for their successful efforts in lowering the water level. Emergency response crews have continued to pump hundreds of millions of gallons of water through the dam each ...