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U.S. Senate, Peters, pass bipartisan funding bill to help protect Great Lakes

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Michigan, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped secure funding for high-impact, local public projects and Michigan priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that passed ...

Big plans for Alpena wildlife board

The Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Board is gearing up for an exciting and productive 2026 and more successes beyond this year. At a recent meeting, the board elected new officers, including Boris Gerber as chairperson, Amber Hubbard as secretary, and Lucille Bray as budget liaison. Kelli Liske ...

Get Cozy at the Alpena County Library

The Alpena County Library is hosting Get Cozy: Crafternoon on Jan. 31 from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Children ages 9-17 are invited to a cozy crafternoon and cocoa to learn how to create origami corner bookmarks. A hot cocoa bar will provide that touch of warmth during one of the coldest months of ...

Murder mystery at Alpena library

The Alpena County Library is hosting Murder Mystery: The Girl in the Well on Jan. 30 from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. During the challenge, people will study the crime scene evidence, case map, suspect profiles, interviews with witnesses, autopsy report, investigation notes, and much more to solve ...