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New fuel wood location, City of Alpena

ALPENA - Wood is now located at the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility (1001 Long Lake Avenue) near the compost area, according to a City of Alpena press release. The wood located at this lot is wood produced from the removal of city street trees. Adjacent homeowners were given the ...

Alpena holds Veterans Day parade, awards ceremony at City Hall

ALPENA – Veterans, service members, and community supporters gathered Wednesday for the annual Alpena Veterans Day parade and awards ceremony, beginning with a step-off at 11:11 a.m. from McRae Park. The parade proceeded up Second Street, turned left after crossing the bridge, and ended in ...

Motion to quash denied in Quintanilla case for accessory charge

HARRISVILLE — Cassandra Quintanilla, 36, had a hearing for a motion to quash on Tuesday in the 23rd Circuit Court in Alcona that was ultimately denied by Judge Laura Frawley. Quintanilla is the co-defendant of Joshua Dohring, who is charged with assault with attempt to murder. Quintanilla ...

November proclaimed as Diabetes Awareness Month

MICHIGAN — Diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in Michigan, with at least 2 million residents living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) press release. As part of Diabetes Awareness Month, MDHHS is promoting programs designed to raise awareness and improve management of diabetes and prediabetes. “Diabetes is a leading cause of death in Michigan and can lead to serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and lower extremity amputations,” Dr. Natasha ...

New fuel wood location, City of Alpena

ALPENA - Wood is now located at the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility (1001 Long Lake Avenue) near the compost area, according to a City of Alpena press release. The wood located at this lot is wood produced from the removal of city street trees. Adjacent homeowners were given the ...