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Recycling facility sells more material in 2025, but profits less

ALPENA — The Alpena County recycling center, Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority (NMMMA), sold more tons of recycled material in 2025, but brought in less revenue than in 2024. At their monthly meeting, NMMMA Executive Director Bailey Barr told board members that the reason ...

Fitzgerald waives prelim for charges from officer involved shooting

ALPENA — Edward Fitzgerald, 33, had his preliminary examination waived on Thursday in the 88th District Court. Fitzgerald is charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault), four counts of weapons – felony firearm, one count weapons – dangerous weapon – ...

Chamber and Target to host open house Jan. 30.

ALPENA — On Jan. 30, Alpena residents will get the chance to meet the new leadership team at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is hosting an open house at its location on Chisholm Street from 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 30, where community members can meet Paige Fisher, the president ...

Alpena Township trustees meet Monday

ALPENA — The Alpena Township Board of Trustees will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the township office building. During the meeting, the trustees will discuss resignations from the fire department, as well as pay police for paid-on-call responders. This meeting is open to the public and public ...