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Michigan bill package would make Michigan a constitutional carry state

ALPENA — A proposed bill package to allow Michiganders to conceal carry without a permit would put Michigan in league with 29 other permitless carry, or “constitutional carry” states if passed. House Bills 5653, 5654, 5655, 5656, and 5657, would change Michigan law to allow for ...

Alpena Township considering assessment for fire department

ALPENA – The Alpena Township Board of Trustees is considering a public safety special assessment as a way to help adequately fund the township’s fire department. A public safety assessment for a township is a specialized, annual, or multi-year fee placed on property tax bills, authorized ...

March APS board of education meetings

ALPENA - The Alpena Public School released an updated schedule for local school board meeting this month. 5:30 p.m. Monday - Workshop Meeting in Gerry Ludwig Board Room, 2373 Gordon Road 7:30 p.m. Monday - Special Meeting in Gerry Ludwig Board Room 4 p.m. March 16 - BOE Ad Hoc Committee ...

Mother responds to lemonade stand controversy

ALPENA — A Posen resident expressed concern regarding fees her children must pay to sell lemonade at a farmer’s market in Rogers City. Jessica Mielke, resident of Posen, said that her three children were told by the District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) that they must pay $57 every two ...

MyMichigan continues to evolve leadership model to enhance operations

MIDLAND, Mich. — As MyMichigan Health continues to refine its leadership model to streamline operations across the health system, three nursing leaders have assumed combined roles as vice president and chief administrative officer for clinical care at their Medical Center locations. Rose ...

Narcotics bust in Alpena

ALPENA COUNTY, MI. On February 19 at approximately 10:30 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post conducted a traffic stop on 11th Avenue near Park Street in Alpena for a vehicle violation. The vehicle was initially slow to stop when troopers activated their emergency ...