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Smooth Fourth of July for Alpena first responders

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ALPENA - Alpena County 911 Central Dispatch fielded 570 calls over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as tourism swelled the area. Local fire and law enforcement agencies reported mostly routine activity with zero fireworks-related calls for the Alpena Township Fire Department. Alpena ...

A night of dark sky viewing at Negwegon, Aug. 15

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ALPENA — The Friends of Negwegon State Park invites the community to participate in a night of dark sky and astronomy education on the shores of Lake Huron on Saturday, August 15. Partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and with support from the Besser Museum, ...

Alley closure in Alpena

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ALPENA - Starting today, the alley behind John Boys Restaurant between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue will be closed for the cleanup of the buildings that were involved in a fire on Chisholm Street. Work should be completed in one (1) week unless weather or construction delays occur. Barricades ...

Taylor Street reconstruction

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ALPENA - Today, the City of Alpena’s contractor, MacArthur Construction, will begin the reconstruction of Taylor Street, between Long Lake Avenue and Spratt Street. This section will be closed to all traffic. Access to driveways will be limited and residents will have to park on side ...

Hubbard Lake Fun Run

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HUBBARD LAKE — On Saturday in Hubbard Lake, there will be a 5k and fun ron beginning at 8 a.m. at the North End Park. The cost is $20 per person and kids under the age of 12 years old can participate for free. The proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Hubbard Lake Community Center.