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Whitmer statement on DC Republican cuts forcing Planned Parenthood closures

LANSING - On Thursday Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on news that Planned Parenthood of Michigan will close three health centers due to cuts made by DC Republicans. “Today is yet another consequence of DC Republicans’ historic attacks on reproductive freedom, ...

Church in the Park on Sunday

ALPENA - The Ecumenical Community Church in the Park being held on Sunday and will feature Russ Robel from Spratt United Methodist Church as the speaker. Carlos, Zander and Irene Vivero will be the special guest musicians. Pastor Rob Richards and Cassie Fairchild will also be providing music. The time together begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Alpena Bandshell. All are welcome.

County approves ballot language to release hospital funds

ALPENA — On Tuesday at a regular full board meeting of the Alpena County Board of Commissioners, the board approved ballot language for a proposal that could release about $20,452 from a hospital millage that funded the Alpena Regional Medical Center (ARMC) before it was sold to MyMichigan ...

Alpena clerk’s office open on Saturday

ALPENA - The Alpena Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to request and receive absentee ballots and to register to vote for the Primary Election on Tuesday. For additional information, please call the Clerk’s Office at 989-354-1720 or email as follows: - Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director Anna Soik annas@alpena.mi.us - Deputy Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director Leilan Bruning leilanb@alpena.mi.us