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Heidemann appointed to State Historic Preservation Review Board

ROGERS CITY — Former Presque Isle County Commissioner Mary Ann Heidemann has been appointed to the State Historic Preservation Review Board by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to a July 23 press release from the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor. Heidemann is also a former regional planner at the Eastern Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Commission and a former associate professor of architecture at Ball State University. Heidemann’s four-year term on the board will begin on Jan. 1 and expire Dec. 31, 2030. Heidemann holds a Bachelor of Arts in art history from ...

Alpena County facilities committee meets on Wednesday

ALPENA - The Alpena County Facilities, Capital, and Strategic Planning Committee meets on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Howard Male Conference Room and by Zoom. The agenda and meeting packet can be found on the county website. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

Lake Superior State University announces partnership with Alcona Health Center

SAULT STE. MARIE – Lake Superior State University (LSSU) announced plans to transition operations of the campus-based Health Care Center to Alcona Health Center, ensuring continued access to quality health care services for students and the surrounding community. LSSU will transition ...

Alcona County Library upcoming events

HARRISVILLE — The Alcona County Library has released brief descriptions for some of its upcoming events. Below is a summary of the events and needed information to attend. Adult Summer Reading Tickets Due Aug. 24 The final day to turn in tickets for the Alcona County Library’s Adult ...

Busy week for Lifelong Learners

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has announced its programs for the week of August 24-28 and it includes a lot of fun and educational opportunities. Travel Vicariously—Voyage of the Viking Cruise This event is on Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the ACC ...

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