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Alpena, Alpena Township water/sewer rate trial rescheduled

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ALPENA — City of Alpena and Alpena Township authorities attended a status conference on Tuesday at the 26th Circuit Court to determine new dates for the municipalities’ trial which began in 2014 over water and sewer rates. The township purchases water from the city and resells to its own ...

Missed school days forgiveness bill and long-term plan in the works

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ALPENA — Snow days in Northeast Michigan school districts piled up this year after a harsh winter that included a severe ice storm and snowstorm A bill to forgive those days is in the works, State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for ...

Council approves water treatment plant odor control system update

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ALPENA – At Monday’s Alpena Municipal Council meeting, the board voted to approve two motions to improve the odor control system at the water recycling plant. The amount of both proposed improvements will exceed $400,000, but it is budget for and available in the city’s sewer ...

Michigan Army National Guard units return from overseas deployments

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LANSING — Michigan Soldiers from two Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) units have returned home following year-long overseas deployments, marking the end of extended missions supporting U.S. and allied operations abroad. Families, friends and communities across the state welcomed their ...

Crayon and resin jewelry at Alpena library

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ALPENA — On Friday, the Alpena County Library will host Adult Craft: Crayon and Resin Jewelry from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. A Friday craft perfect for spring, is geared for creators 18 years old. During the event, attendees can craft a unique pendant using heated crayons and resin, while ...