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Huron Pines purchases Potters Point

ALPENA — Huron Pines, a conservation group based in Northeast Michigan, purchased Potters Point, 41 acres of land along Misery Bay, on Friday. This was achieved through a fundraising campaign that was launched in the spring of this year. The property is a 15-minute drive from downtown ...

Alcona Community Schools receives over $2 million in grants

LINCOLN — Alcona Community Schools (ACS) recently received over $2 million in grants for infrastructure and the purchase of literacy materials. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) awarded $224 million in infrastructure grants to 31 Michigan school districts, with $1,992,205 of that ...

Alpena Township special meeting tonight

ALPENA — The Alpena township Board of Trustees are hosting a special meeting today at 1:30 p.m. The only item on the agenda is a special closed session for the trustees to discuss the pending litigation with the City of Alpena. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

Friends of the Library book sale

ALPENA - The Friends of the Library will be holding their annual used book sale starting today at the George N Fletcher Alpena County Library. The sale will be held in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. today and Friday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. All ...

Airmen rebuild airfield after simulated blast during Northern Strike

ALPENA – A single crater can ground an entire airfield. Master Sgt. Joe McMullan and airmen from the 139th and 131st Civil Engineer Squadrons spent the day on Tuesday proving they could put one back into service. McMullan, assigned to the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Civil ...