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Alpena Township board approves fire department licensure upgrade

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ALPENA – On Monday, the Alpena Township Board of Trustees voted to approve an upgrade to the fire department’s medical licensure. The current level of licensure is Medical First Responder (MFR) to Basic Life Support (BLS) in a tight 4-3 vote. The change elevates the department’s ...

Matthews appears for continued preliminary exam

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ALPENA — Devin Matthews, 23, charged with causing two deaths in a fatal car crash in Alpena in 2024, attended the second part of his preliminary examination on Wednesday in the 88th District Court. In total, Matthews is charged with two counts of second degree murder, two counts of ...

Alpena fireworks show and fireworks safety

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ALPENA - Many people celebrate the Independence Day holiday with fireworks. The best and safest way to do so is to attend a public fireworks display conducted by licensed pyrotechnics professionals. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Alpena Chamber of Commerce and generous support from ...

Cavitt’s lemonade stand bill passes the State House unanimously

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LANSING - On Thursday State Rep. Cam Cavitt led the House in unanimously passing his plan to let Michigan children operate lemonade stands without excessive government fees and regulations. “It’s time to raise a glass and celebrate,” said Cavitt (R-Cheboygan). “Children from our ...