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Alpena County 4-H youth put in year-round effort ahead of fair

ALPENA - More than 150 Alpena County 4-H youth are expected to take part in this year’s fair, with about 135 participating in the market sale. Those numbers continue to grow each year, according to Michelle Eagling, Alpena County 4-H program director. The work that leads to the show ring ...

Indigent juvenile defense bill signed into law

ALPENA — Indigent juveniles facing delinquency cases will now be able to obtain court appointed attorneys funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). Indigent means that a person is not able to afford a private lawyer. The News previously reported in March 2025 that a bill ...

Senator Peters announces 10th and final motorcycle tour across Michigan

MICHIGAN – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that he will begin his 10th and final official motorcycle tour across Michigan on Monday, Aug. 24, according to a press release from Peters’ office. The five-day “Thank You, Michigan” tour will make stops in Bay City, Alpena, ...

Health department meeting

ATLANTA — The District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Atlanta at the DHD4 office.