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Good Samaritans offer winter help

ALPENA – When the snow left Alpena with a wintry mess on Monday, an anonymous group of people in one neighborhood jumped into action. This is not the first time the group has swooped in to help people clear snow from their property. Alpena resident Mary Hardy acknowledged the unknown ...

DDA discusses youth involvement in projects and planning

ALPENA — The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) discussed ways to include high school students more often in DDA planning and events at it Tuesday meeting. Anne Gentry, DDA executive director, told the board that its Government for Tomorrow high school student board seat was ...

Alpena Township special meeting

The Alpena Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today at 1:30 p.m. at the township office building on U.S. 23 North. During the meeting, the trustees will review some proposed budget adjustments and hiring for the fire department. This meeting is open to the public and public ...

Christmas tree drop off

The City of Alpena is reminding residents that it no longer offers curbside Christmas tree pickup for residents. However, Alpena residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Public Works Service Center, located at 1001 Long Lake Avenue, beginning today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. People ...

Community Foundation announces availability of 2026 scholarships

The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is accepting applications for its 2026 competitive scholarship season. Current and former graduates of high schools, as well as homeschooled graduates, in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle are invited to ...