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NMMMA holds meeting Thursday

The Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority is holding a meeting on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in-person and through Zoom at the Charter Township of Alpena office on U.S.-23. The meeting will cover topics such as December 2023 financial reports, grant and fundraising updates, and more.

PROGRESS: Northern Precision expands in Lincoln

LINCOLN — Northeast Michigan has a long and deep history with the manufacturing industry, and, in the eyes of many, that industry is on the rise. One manufacturer that exemplifies that idea of growth is Northern Precision in Lincoln, which in 2023 began efforts to expand its ...

PROGRESS: Northeast Michigan city centers seeing new investment, excitement

ALPENA — In Northeast Michigan, no two downtowns are exactly alike, and each have unique aspects that distinguish them from one another. They do have one thing in common, however: They all seek further growth and larger amounts of foot traffic, which would benefit business owners. It ...

Alpena water system given quality award

The Alpena water systems were given the Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award was given to 75 Michigan public water systems that maintained consistent levels of fluoride in drinking water through 2022.

PROGRESS: Seeing potential, woman invests in downtown Rogers City shop

ROGERS CITY — Having a business that offers services or products that others don’t can help it stick out from its competitors and help ensure the long-term viability of the business. In Rogers City, Hayley Rose did just that when she opened Harborside Bath and Body on Third ...