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DNR shares guidance on proper disposal of storm debris

DNR shares guidance on proper disposal of storm debris In response to the March 2026 storm that affected much of northern Michigan during the week of March 15, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages residents looking to clear their property of storm-related debris to work ...

Quilt Guild to meet Thursday

ALPENA - Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild has there monthly meeting on Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Alpena. the meeting is scheduled to begin 6 p.m.

Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recaps meeting

The Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met on March 9 at the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Library for a dinner meeting. Special guest was Allison Poli, a teacher at Thunder Bay Junior High School. Before dinner, presentation was made of our Friend of Education Award, an annual award ...

Aid by the Dozen hosts monthly meeting

ALPENA — Carol Kelly chose March 25 to host the Aid by the Dozen monthly meeting. The monthly donation went to the Friendship Room and cards were sent to shut-ins. The hostess gift was won by Chris Dubey. The cake provided by Geri Skiba was taken by Brooke Cousineau, who attended as a ...

Lifelong Learners release next week’s schedule

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) announced next week's programs on Monday and it is shaping up to be a busy week. Night Owls-19th Century Lunch Wagons on April 7 from noon -1:00 p.m. at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143. Join ALL for the story of a unique 19th-century ...

Gas prices continue to rise in Michigan and across the country

ALPENA – As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, the cheapest location for regular unleaded fuel in the Alpena area was $3.80 per gallon at the BP gas station on U.S.-23 North, according to GasBuddy. The average cost per gallon in Alpena County was $3.94 and the highest price per gallon for regular fuel ...