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Building national symbols of independence through community effort

Alpena celebrated the dedication of two new sculptures on June 17 in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Alpena Bi-Path and the approaching 250th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The dedication of these installations is also part of the community-wide ...

CCHS Class of 1960 dinner

ALPENA - The Catholic Central High School Class of 1960 is inviting classmates and guests to meet for dinner on Wednesday, June 24th at the 19th Hole. Plan to meet at 6 p.m. and order off the menu. Please RSVP to Jane Helinski at jahelinski@hotmail.com or 989 595-6168.

Parking lot project causes stir in Presque Isle

ALPENA — Deforestation of a portion of the Presque Isle Township Lighthouse park property has attracted interest from concerned citizens regarding the construction of a 50 car parking lot. Presque Isle Township officials say that the township has received the proper permitting from the State ...

ACC board adopts 2027 budget

ALPENA — The Alpena Community College Board of Trustees approved its 2027 budget on Thursday night at its regular board meeting. At the board’s last regular meeting on May 21, ACC Vice President of Finance and Administration Nick Brege said that it took more work this year to find a way ...

Agencies warn residents of invasive pests and disease risk in firewood

LANSING – The hemlock woolly adelgid can kill hemlock trees but is a very small invasive pest, making it hard to see in untreated firewood. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Department of Natural Resources are warning residents against transporting untreated ...