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Great Lakes Divers celebrates 50th anniversary

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ALPENA — Since 1976, Great Lakes Divers has been servicing divers of all levels in Northeast Michigan. While Chris Wright, the current owner of Great Lakes Divers, has only been in that position for about a year, the business has a storied history over its 50 years of operation. The ...

Male’s attorney clarifies missed appearance

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On Tuesday, Maple Ridge Township Supervisor John Male, 72, failed to appear in court for one charge of trespassing. According to a statement to The News by his attorney Dave Funk on Wednesday, Male was unaware that he was scheduled to appear that day. The bench warrant issued by the court ...

Rogers City parks meeting cancelled

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ROGERS CITY — The regular meeting of the Rogers City Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for today at 8 a.m. has been cancelled. A new meeting date has not been announced.

Fidget blankets for Hospice

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A commitment to easing the anxiety that often accompanies dementia encourages Diane Johnson to sew fidget blankets for Hospice of Michigan. Johnson started volunteering for Hospice, with offices in Alpena, about six years ago; four years ago, Kathy Leitaert, volunteer coordinator at the time, ...