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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

LANSING – Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern. In tourism-dependent destinations such as Mackinac Island, preparing for the ...

Alpena wastewater treatment plant flow decreases

ALPENA — The flow to the City of Alpena’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is beginning to decrease, according to an update by City Manager Rachel Smolinski. Smolinski stated in an email that the plant is still experiencing three times normal flow at 8,800,000 gallons treated per day, as of ...

Local golf courses deal with flooding headaches

ALPENA – Because of the recent flooding throughout the area, several local golf courses have had to delay or postpone opening for the season. Among the damage related concerns are immediate turf health risks like turf damage caused by flooding or standing water on the fairways, greens, or ...

Candidate for governor to speak at RC Regan Day Dinner

ROGERS CITY -On May 15, the Republican Committee of Presque Isle County will host its annual Reagan Day Dinner at the Posen Community Center from 5 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m. The keynote speaker this year is Republican Gubernatorial candidate Pastor Ralph Rebandt, with State ...