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New title holders crowned at the Miss Sunrise Side Scholarship Program

LINCOLN - On Oct. 17, Alcona High School hosted the Miss Sunrise Side Scholarship Program, an official local preliminary to the Miss America Organization. The evening brought together inspiring young women from across the region to compete in private interview, activewear, talent, evening ...

MyMichigan warns community of phone scam impersonating health system

MIDLAND - MyMichigan Health is alerting patients and community members about a phone scam involving individuals falsely identifying themselves as representatives of MyMichigan Health and requesting private or personal health information. MyMichigan Health has received reports of calls in ...

Alpena advances to District 1 final with 3-1 win over Marquette

MARQUETTE – The Alpena High School volleyball team advanced to the District 1 championship with a 3-1 victory over the host Sentinels on Monday in the MHSAA volleyball district tournament. The Wildcats, playing on the road, controlled the match behind strong offensive and defensive ...

Alpena sees 14th-warmest October on record amid El Niño pattern

ALPENA – October was milder and slightly drier than normal across Alpena County, with the month ranking as the 14th-warmest on record at the Alpena airport, according to the National Weather Service. The average temperature for the month reached 51.1 degrees Fahrenheit, or 3.7 degrees ...

Council approves draft master plan for public review

ALPENA – The Alpena Municipal Council on Monday unanimously approved releasing the draft of the Alpena’s updated Master Plan for a required 63-day public review period, setting the stage for potential adoption early next year. Mayor Pro Tem Karol Walchak introduced the motion, and ...