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Alpena ready to help if SNAP is delayed

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ALPENA — Nearly 1.4 million people in Michigan, including people in Northeast Michigan, are facing the reality that they could lose their monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the federal government doesn’t end its shutdown soon. For those who need food ...

SUG HED: POLICE BLOTTER — Montmorecy handles 90 complaints

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MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week Oct. 20 to 26, 90 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Alarms: 4 Animal Control: 13 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 1 Drug Arrests: 1 Warrant Arrests: 1 Complaint Arrest: 1 Animal/Vehicle Crashes: 10 Disputes: ...

Ice storm repair costs impact utilities and their customers

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ALPENA — The Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) expresses concerns for rural co-op utility companies and their members, following the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) rejection of the State of Michigan’s appeal for multiple federal disaster aid programs. These ...

Whitmer announces funds for Alpena project

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LANSING – On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced Alpena was one of two communities in the state to receive support for redevelopment projects via the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program. Alpena received $904,000 from ...