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Memorial Day weekend: A time for remembrance and reflection

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ALPENA – Memorial Day weekend is here in Northern Michigan and local families will gather not just to welcome summer but to pause and remember the brave men and women from our community who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Memorial Day honors U.S. service members who died while ...

Long Rapids Road bridge rehabilitation project complete

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The Alpena County Road Commission announced that work on the Long Rapids Road bridge rehabilitation project is complete and the bridge is open to traffic, according to an Alpena County Road Commission press release on Friday. The commission thanked the community for its continued patience ...

Hillman honors class of 2026

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HILLMAN – The Hillman High School Class of 2026 officially graduated on Thursday, marking the end of their high school journey for 38 students, with a traditional ceremony filled with music and reflection. The Class of 2026 selected Gretchen Weiland as senior class president. She also ...

Future path to fund Alpena Township Fire Department uncertain

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ALPENA – The Alpena Township Board of Trustees continues to ponder what route they will take to possibly fund the township’s fire department. In recent months the board has tabled discussions multiple times regarding a proposed millage increase and a potential special assessment to allow ...