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Alpena County Personnel Committee meets Tuesday

The Alpena County Personnel Committee will meet on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Howard Male Conference Room and via Zoom. During the meeting, the commissioners will go into closed session to discuss personnel matters and union negotiations. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is ...

City of Alpena consolidates voter precincts

On Jan. 6, the City of Alpena Election Commission voted to permanently consolidate precincts, as allowed under Michigan Election Law. Prior to consolidation, there were five precincts and three polling locations. Following consolidation, there are now three precincts, with the same three ...

Make-It Monday at Alcona County Library

Make-It Monday returns to the Alcona County Library with guest instructor Mary Cordes, who will be leading a creative session making decoupaged coasters on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. There is a supply cost of $5 per coaster. The event will be held at the Harrisville branch, located at 312 W. Main Street. ...

Big things in store for Alpena Lions Club in 2026

The Alpena Lions Club hosted its first potluck evening meeting Tuesday night at the Alpena Senior Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and was followed by a potluck dinner. Topics covered at the meeting included McRae Park Sunday Fundays, the Alpena Lions Club 100th anniversary ...

Honorary Kiwanian

Each quarter, the Kiwanis Club of Alpena strives to recognize and honor a person in the local community who it feels clearly represents the traits and ideals of membership in Kiwanis. According to Kiwanis International, such a person should have performed distinguished public service in the ...