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Alpena Municipal Council approves Taylor Street project

ALPENA – The Alpena Municipal Council voted Monday to approve awarding a contract to MacArthur Construction of Hillman for much-anticipated Taylor Street infrastructure upgrades. City Engineer Steve Shultz recommended the contract be awarded following the bid opening on May 19. The project involves a full reconstruction of water and sewer lines, along with complete roadway rebuilding on Taylor Street from Long Lake Avenue to Spratt Street. Although bids were solicited from 14 firms and made available on the city’s website, only one responsive bid was received. “Adequate ...

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Salute to the Alpena High School and ACES Academy Class of 2026 

ALPENA - On Wednesday, the Alpena Public Schools issued a statement to honor the senior class that will be graduating this weekend. "We salute our graduating class of 2026 at and look forward to their many future accomplishments which will impact our community, state and country," the press ...

Cavitt recognizes local hero Deputy David Malton on House floor

LANSING - State Rep. Cam Cavitt today in Lansing recognized Deputy David Malton of the Presque Isle County Sheriff's Office for his selfless actions and immense bravery while serving the public. “Deputy Malton has shown repeatedly that he embodies the values that every officer should ...

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Posen High School celebrates its 85th graduating class

POSEN - On Friday night, the 85th graduating class of the Posen High School, Michigan held its annual commencement. As “Pomp and Circumstance” boomed through the speakers, Posen’s twenty high school seniors proudly paraded to the podium, each with a wave or a smile to the crowd of ...