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Survey results for proposed Rockport campground released

ALPENA — The results of a survey conducted late last year on development ideas for Rockport State Park indicate that the majority of participants want the park left alone. Less than 90 people submitted comments about the proposed plan to add a modern campground to the State recreation area, ...

Chelsea Engle named administrative health officer for District Health No. 4

ALPENA — Chelsea Engle, District Health Department No. 4 nursing director, has been promoted to Administrative Health Officer for the health department. Engle succeeds Denise Bryan who held the position before her as well as Lloyd Peltier who held an Interim Administrative Health Officer ...

MDOT: Currently, no major road construction projects planned for Alpena

ALPENA – For local road repairs that involve more than resurfacing, there is a program that involves statewide planning and project implementation to get large local road projects funded. James Lake, Communications Specialist, North Region, for the Michigan Department of Transportation ...

Michigan Association of Counties reacts to Whitmer’s 2027 budget proposal

Stephan Currie, executive director for the Michigan Association of Counties, is disappointed that there isn't an increase in revenue sharing included in Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposed 2027 budget. Counties and other local municipalities depend on State revenue sharing to help cover ...

Region 9 Area Agency on Aging to conduct survey

Fo the development of our 2027-2029 plan, the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency – Region 9 Area Agency on Aging is conducting an anonymous on-line survey to gather input on the needs of the community to help you live safely, confidently, and age well in the environment of your ...

Alpena Area Brick Build comes full circle on Pi Day

ALPENA - Creativity and engineering are coming full circle on “Pi Day” as the Alpena Area Brick Build Competition returns for its fourth year on March 14. Hosted by the Underwater Research Robotics (UR2) team from Alpena High School, the event will take place at the Great Lakes Maritime ...