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APS school board approves updated weight room

ALPENA — On Monday, the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the purchase of new weight room equipment and renovations. The vote brought on a round of applause after the motion passed. The board approved the purchase of equipment and flooring from Stray Dog ...

ACC to host social work information session

ALPENA — Alpena Community College will host a social work information session on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Fitzpatrick Lecture Hall, with an option to attend remotely via WebEx. The event is designed for prospective students, high school students, and community members interested in ...

Carol Shafto to be featured by Thunder Bay Arts Gallery

ALPENA - Carol Shafto, mayor of Legoland, will display her impressive Lego collection for the public during May and June 2026 at the Thunder Bay Arts Gallery located at 127 W Chisholm Street in downtown Alpena. The Thunder Bay Arts Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan legislation into law

MICHIGAN — Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bipartisan bills to honor Michiganders on Tuesday, according to a press release. The first formally recognizes May as Chaldean American Month, and the second dedicates a portion of highway to Master Sergeant Gregory Kuhse, who lost his life in ...

3rd Avenue and Jefferson Street intersection closure

ALPENA — Beginning today, contractors will start work on City of Alpena infrastructure in the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Street, according to a City of Alpena press release. 3rd Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Garden Street to Brooke Street; Jefferson Street will ...