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Public survey for State Board of Education superintendent

The State Board of Education wants to hear from members of the public on what qualifications they believe the next state superintendent should possess, according to a Tuesday press release. Members of the public can weigh in by filling out a survey that, along with other information about the ...

Alpena County seeks planning input

Local planning commissions within the Alpena County region are requesting public input on future planning for recreational, housing, and economic development as they update the Joint Master Plan for 2025. People are encouraged to take a short survey on the County’s website, alpenacounty.org, ...

Alcona County Road Commission meets today

The Alcona County Road Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. today at 301 North Lake Street, Lincoln. Meeting business includes the 2024 financial audit, Mt. Maria Road overlay bids, engineering reimbursement, township agreements, MCRCSIP 2025 Board of Directors election, ...

Community Appreciation Day

The City of Alpena will host a Community Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday to recognize the hard work community members have shown through the recent ice storm and throughout the year. Staff, volunteers, community partners, and citizens are invited to join the City of Alpena ...

State draws elk, bear permits

ALPENA — Though elk and bear seasons do not begin for a few more months, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released drawing results for licenses. The DNR says hunters are responsible for checking drawing results at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses. On Monday, the DNR selected ...