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Friends Together celebrates 30 years

ALPENA — Thirty years ago, one mother made a promise to her daughter: no one should have to face cancer alone. That promise became Friends Together. In 1996, following her daughter Dawn’s cancer journey, Judy Burns founded Friends Together to provide something she and her family had ...

Bouchard to give a piece of himself to help Sommerfeld

ALPENA – Alpena’s Norm Sommerfeld, a popular face in Alpena and helped run the Aplex for 19 years, is scheduled to receive a kidney transplant on Sept. 2 from his longtime friend Randy Bouchard. A 35-year friendship built on concerts, casino trips, and shared laughter will culminate in ...

Lozen bound over on seven of eight felony charges

ALPENA — Shaun Lozen, 46, was bound over to the 26th Circuit Court on Tuesday following preliminary examination on seven of eight total felony charges in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Lozen is charged with felonies of two counts of assault with intent to murder, five counts of assault ...

Health department discusses rent decrease, county appropriation increase

ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) discussed the possibility of moving locations in Montmorency County and requested decreases in rent from three of the four counties DHD4 covers. The department is also requesting an increase in appropriations paid to the department from the ...

White noise machines support patient rest and recovery

ALPENA - Patients in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena now have access to white noise machines in every room, helping create a quieter, more restful environment that supports healing and recovery. Made possible through generous community donations to the ...

Blood drive in Alpena

ALPENA - There will be a community blood drive at Life 180 Community Church, located at 3046 M-32 in Alpena on Sept. 1 from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. People can register to donate at https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11645934/