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Long Rapids Road bridge rehabilitation project complete

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

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

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 ...

Pied Piper graduates turn the tassel

ALPENA — The 2026 Pied Piper School graduates marked the end of their time at Pied Piper in a ceremony on Thursday. The five graduates are Andrew Bruski, Emiley Gauden, Lily Snyder, Raylee Ballard, and Storm Yakes. They are graduating from the transition program that serves students ages ...