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Police seek snowplow thieves in Alpena County

Police in northern Michigan are looking for the person, or persons, who stole a green John Deere snow plow. The plow was stolen from Green Township. People with information are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers for a possible reward or reach out to your local police department.

LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: AHS baseball takes win

The Alpena Wildcats took on Traverse City West on Friday, taking home the 8-3 win, putting their record at 11-4. Caleb McEwen took the win on the mound, striking out four, walking two, and gave up six hits. Grant Jarema and Gabe Glawe both had RBI doubles. Jase Kollen also had three RBIs ...

Signs point to an Ollie’s in Alpena

ALPENA — It appears Alpena could be getting an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the Thunder Bay Shopping Center. Recent posts on the shopping center owner’s website and on the commercial real estate website Loop.net show the retailer has entered into a lease agreement with Mid-America ...

SUNRISE SIDE BULLETIN BOARD

Sunrise Mission offering free haircuts Monday ALPENA — Sunrise Mission is hosting a Free Haircut and Beard Trim Event provided by five professional hair stylists from Rebel Roots Hair Studio, Alpena, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at 616 W. Chisholm St., Alpena (campus administration ...

Project to close major Alpena roadway all summer

ALPENA — Motorists in Alpena need to prepare for detours on the city’s north side this summer as a large water, sewer, and road project begins on 2nd Avenue on Monday. The project will run from Fletcher Street to Huber Street near McRea Park and will include a complete replacement of ...

Nixed state funding won’t stop Black River efforts, officials say

ALPENA — Recently nixed state funding won’t stop efforts to improve the mouth of the Black River, organizers said. State House committee leaders this week rejected proposed state budget amendments that would have added $1.5 million for Black River dredging and the installation of a jetty ...