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Charity that aids sick kids comes to Alpena to build a chain, break a record

ALPENA — Residents in Northeast Michigan have an opportunity to join an effort to earn a place in the Guinness Book of World Records while helping grant final wishes to children who have terminal diseases. The Golden Key charity grants last wishes for Michigan kids fighting cancer and other ...

Alpena varsity girls basketball team struggles to reach Gaylord’s lead

ALPENA — In Alpena High School’s varsity girls basketball game on Thursday evening, the Wildcats struggled to reach Gaylord’s score in the matchup. The girls’ final score was 49-42, with Gaylord maintaining the lead throughout almost all of the game. After the jump ball, Alpena ...

Unemployment skyrockets in Northeast Michigan

ALPENA — Northeast Michigan ended the year on a sour note as unemployment skyrocketed in December, exceeding even regular seasonal joblessness. Across Alpena, Presque Isle, Montmorency, and Alcona counties, more than 8% of working-age residents who wanted a job didn’t have one, according ...

NEMCSA’s Family Fun Night offers activities, resources

ALPENA — Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency hosted a Family Fun Night on Thursday at the APlex, featuring kindergarten readiness activities, preschool and Early Head Start activities, food and refreshments, and a chance to chat with local agencies about the programs and resources ...

Wildcats win swim meet

The Alpena High School boys varsity swim team won its meet Thursday against Oscoda High, 100-83. The team has continued to stay strong, with determination and focus on having wins and continuing with personal records, coach Jennifer Johnson said. On Thursday, in the 200-yard medley relay, ...