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Construction to extend U.S.-23 bike path will begin next summer

ALPENA — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be starting construction to extend a bike path in Alpena Township next summer. MDOT will be extending the current pathway along U.S.-23 South that ends at Island Drive to South Partridge Point Road and Outer Drive. The plan is ...

Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA in town to help with damage claims

ALPENA — People who have had damage done to their home during flooding in April will have a chance to apply for federal funding or reimbursement. A local Michigan Disaster Recovery Center will open in Alpena to help people who want to make a claim. The center will be located at the Alpena ...

Huron Pines purchases Potters Point

ALPENA — Huron Pines, a conservation group based in Northeast Michigan, purchased Potters Point, 41 acres of land along Misery Bay, on Friday. This was achieved through a fundraising campaign that was launched in the spring of this year. The property is a 15-minute drive from downtown ...

Alcona Community Schools receives over $2 million in grants

LINCOLN — Alcona Community Schools (ACS) recently received over $2 million in grants for infrastructure and the purchase of literacy materials. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) awarded $224 million in infrastructure grants to 31 Michigan school districts, with $1,992,205 of that ...

Alpena Township special meeting tonight

ALPENA — The Alpena township Board of Trustees are hosting a special meeting today at 1:30 p.m. The only item on the agenda is a special closed session for the trustees to discuss the pending litigation with the City of Alpena. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.