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Congressional candidate Callie Barr visits Alpena

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ALPENA — Callie Barr, Congressional Candidate for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, is gearing up for another election run in 2026. Barr ran against incumbent Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, in the 2024 election, where she garnered 37.9% of the votes. She hopes those percentages ...

Repairs at Cheboygan Dam hydroelectric plant underway

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CHEBOYGAN – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working closely with the private owner and operator of the hydroelectric plant at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex to do needed maintenance on the turbine there. The maintenance repairs are currently underway. As a result, less ...

Matthews preliminary examination adjourned for now

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ALPENA — Devin Matthews, 23, charged with two counts of second degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) causing death, two counts of reckless driving causing death, one count OWI causing serious injury, and one count reckless ...

Recall kick-off event at Culligan Plaza on Saturday

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ALPENA — A group of concerned citizens are hosting a school board recall kick-off event on Saturday at Culligan Plaza. The event is slated to begin at 10 a.m. and last until about 1 p.m. Information about the recall and recall petitions will be available for signatures during those ...