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Cavitt speaks on local homelessness

ALPENA - State Rep. Cam Cavitt. Cavitt, R-Cheboygan said it is going to take the entire community to help overcome the homelessness issue in Alpena. He said educating the public, making sure people know what resources are available, and everyone working in sync with one another is critical ...

Congressional candidate visits Alpena

ALPENA – Justin Michal, R-Grayling, U.S. congressional candidate for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, said if elected to Congress, he will listen to the needs of his constituents and “give you back a voice in Washington D.C.” Michal grew up in Grayling and is running against ...

Moran Iron Works hires Joy Korte as vice president of operations

ONAWAY -– Moran Iron Works (MIW) has announced the appointment of Joy Korte as vice president of operations, strengthening the company’s operational leadership and people-first culture. In a press release, the company said Korte brings extensive executive experience in leading teams, ...

Kindergarten registration events at APS

ALPENA —- Alpena Public Schools will hold the following kindergarten registration events for the coming school year. All are from 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. These events are a way to kick off a great kindergarten experience at APS. Each event includes a signing day photo opportunity, a tour of ...

Bergman cosponsors legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress

WASHINGTON DC - This week, Rep. Jack Bergman cosponsored the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading individual stocks. Concerns about stock trading by elected officials have grown in recent years, as ...

Euchre tournament in Alpena on Sunday

ALPENA — The Friends of the Plaza Pool are hosting a Euchre tournament on Sunday at the Eagles Club in Alpena. There is a $20 entry fee, plus $1 for the high game, as well as 50/50 drawings, door prizes, and food. The doors to the event open at noon and play will begin at 1 p.m. The ...