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Cavitt leads House vote in protecting Michigan children

LANSING - State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, announced on Tuesday he has championed the successful House vote on his bill to protect children being transferred to youth treatment centers. House Bill 5514, introduced by Cavitt, will protect children who are transported to residential youth ...

Youth and Rec. applications due Friday

ALPENA - The deadline to apply for Alpena Youth and Recreation grants will be 4 p.m. on Friday. Allocations from the local millage are expected to be approximately $600,000. All grants approved will be for Alpena County recreational activities or for recreational site development or ...

Cooperation key to managing high water at Cheboygan Dam

CHEBOYGAN – Water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex have receded to more than 11 inches below the top of the structure, an encouraging sign as the multi-agency response continues for a third week. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has worked closely with local partners ...

Celebrating 40 years of READ program

ALPENA - The Alpena County Library's READ Program celebrated 40 years of service to the community. The library has been a continuous supporter of adult literacy not only with its extensive collection of books but also with its programming. Throughout the years, the READ Program has assisted ...

Veterans event at Leer Lutheran Church

POSEN — The Leer Lutheran Church is hosting a veteran’s celebration on May 17 at 2 p.m. The event will begin with a program at the church and will also include a presentation from the Posen VFW. There will also be a picnic-style lunch. There will be a free-will offering during the ...