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Gilchrist visits Northeast Michigan

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ALPENA — Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist visited Alpena on Wednesday as part of his campaign to be elected Secretary of State this November. He held a meet-and-greet at the Blue Moon Cafe and talked about his accomplishments and goals if he is voted in come November. As lieutenant ...

Local pastor celebrates 40 years of ministry

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ALPENA — Rev. Bryan Salminen, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Hubbard Lake, is celebrating 40 years of ministry. There will be a dinner on Sunday at 11 a.m. to commemorate the anniversary. Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass will be playing at 7 p.m. on Friday. Salminen said he always ...

Officials hopeful Bay View Park restrooms ready for July 4

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ALPENA – On Monday, the Alpena Municipal Council voted to authorize a change order for the ongoing restroom and pavilion project at Bay View Park. The change order was for $47,500 and will address unsuitable soils and related site improvements. City Engineer Steve Shultz detailed the ...

Community funds AHS robotics team’s trip to world championship

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ALPENA — Community leaders, businesses, organizations, and residents across Northeast Michigan have successfully raised all necessary funding to send the Alpena High School Underwater Robotics Team to the 2026 MATE World Championship in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The achievement comes ...

Cavitt testifies on plan to help Michigan’s first-time homeowners

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LANSING - State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R- Cheboygan, testified on Thursday in front of the House Regulatory Reform Committee on his plan to make homeownership more accessible for first-time homeowners across Michigan. “Supporting access to affordable housing is a clear priority,” said Cavitt. ...

Szymanski earns Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship

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ALPENA - The 5th Annual Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship was awarded to Alpena High School Senior Izzy Szymanski who plans to pursue a degree in Veterinary Science at Michigan State University. AHS Alumnus Michael Mahaz, Class of 1994, and his wife Courtney Mahaz made the decision to offer this ...