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SkellaFiT team wins four categories

SkellaFiT Powerlifting takes first place in four categories at a state competition. Four women from Alpena competed in the United Powerlifting Association state competition at Rochester Performance Gym on Feb. 18, 2024, in Rochester. Alpena’s all-woman SkellaFiT Powerlifting Team brought ...

LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: ACC men, women lose, AHS swim competes

ACC WOMEN LOSE TO MID-MICHIGAN Alpena Community College women’s basketball lost to Mid-Michigan College, 91-24, on Saturday. Makayla Kamyszek led the team with eight points. “We held our Sophomore day against Mid-Michigan, who is arguably the best team in our conference, which ...

All Saints hosting food drive after DPI shutdown

All Saints Catholic Parish is holding a food drive for individuals and families affected by the Decorative Panels International shutdown starting this morning to Thursday. Items needed at the food drive are canned foods, dry cereals, fresh meats, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables. Donors can ...

All Saints hosting food drive after DPI shutdown

All Saints Catholic Parish is holding a food drive for individuals and families affected by the Decorative Panels International shutdown from Monday morning to Thursday. Items needed at the food drive are canned foods, dry cereals, fresh meats, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables. Donors can ...

Group helps students learn about Great Lakes

ALPENA — A state program titled Michigan Green Schools started in 2006 to help schools achieve environmental goals through community activities and outreach. According to the program’s website, its first year saw 18 schools participate. Last school year, 307 schools participated — ...

Northeast Michigan grad rate increases

ALPENA — Northeast Michigan’s four-year high school graduation rate improved last school year over the previous school year and fewer students dropped out last year, according to state data released Friday. Still, Northeast Michigan’s grad rate lags behind the statewide rate and remains ...