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Alpena Bridge results

The Alpena Duplicate Bridge Group met on Feb. 6th for duplicate bridge competition among six partnership teams. For this duplicate bridge session, 30 random pre-dealt hands were played to see which teams played the hands best. This week’s winners are Marge French and Linda Clegg who placed ...

Busy schedule for Alpena Ice Fest

On Saturday, the Alpena Ice Festival will be held at Mich-e-ke-wis Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a dedication for the new Thunder Bay Arts Council sculpture at Culligan Plaza with free hot chocolate and smores. The evening will culminate with the Fire and ICE fire ...

Alpena Public Schools board of education to meet Monday

The Alpena Public Schools board of education will host a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday in the Wildcat Den at Alpena High School. The annual strategic planning meeting will follow the board meeting. The public can attend both meetings and public comment is welcome. Both meeting will ...

One stop shopping for your home on March 7

ALPENA — On March 7, the Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) will partner with the Aplex to put on a home expo. “It’s like your one stop shop for all things home,” LeAnn Schultz, AAACU director of marketing said. The expo will feature over 50 vendors, including several Amish ...

Community health authorities win lawsuit against state

ALPENA — The Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority (NeMCMH) leadership team reported on Thursday that the department’s lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) was successful in pulling MDHHS’ controversial Request for Proposal (RFP), ...

Rogers City Council meets tonight

ROGERS CITY — The Rogers City Council is scheduled to meet today at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall in Rogers City. During the meeting, the council is expected to receive its 2025-26 second-quarter financial report. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.