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Blood drive in Alpena Tuesday

ALPENA - There will be a mobile blood drive on Tuesday at the Life 180 Church on 1346 M-32 in Alpena. The blood drive will take place from 2:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. People can sign up ahead of time online at this link https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11645934 Please call 866-642-5663 to be screened for donating eligibility.

Repairs needed at Alpena Optimist Club Youth Park Playground

ALPENA — The Alpena County Commissioners discussed future improvements to the Alpena Optimist Youth Park Playground funded by the Alpena Optimist Club and potentially Murphy Builders. The playground has been a mainstay at the Alpena County Fairgrounds for many years. Despite community ...

Alpena County Fair well attended, says Alpena County fairboard

ALPENA — The Alpena County Fairboard and fair supporters say they are happy with the turnout for this year’s Alpena County Fair and plans for next year are already in the works with upcoming projects and fundraising goals. Abbie Kowalski, Alpena County Fairboard member, said the board ...

Alpena Township board tables SCADA upgrade after July cyberattack

ALPENA – The Alpena Township Board of Trustees voted during Monday's monthly meeting to table a $14,495 plan to replace cellular equipment on its water-system control network until September, after a July cyberattack disrupted remote monitoring used by the township’s contractor and by ...

Nessel challenges Title X funding conditions

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Thursday joined a multi state coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for the ...