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Keep fire danger in mind, especially in northern Lower Peninsula

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LANSING - Dry conditions and wind have elevated fire danger across much of Michigan, with the risk particularly high in the northern Lower Peninsula due to downed trees and branches from the March 2025 ice storm. "Even with the heavy rains this spring, recent drier weather in the northern ...

Alpena Township Board deadlocks on proposed blight tax

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ALPENA – The Alpena Township Board of Trustees found itself evenly divided during a special meeting, resulting in a tie vote on a possible blight enforcement millage. It failed to advance. Trustee Cash Kroll was not present for the vote. After discussion, the board was evenly split on how ...

State funding may be a stretch for fair society

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ALPENA — Individuals in Alpena County have questioned why state grants haven’t been used to remedy the repairs needed at the Alpena County Fairgrounds. Since the Alpena County Fair Society voted on Tuesday to cease negotiations with Blackwarters NE, the future of the fairgrounds and a path ...

Pied Piper plant sale teaches students life skills

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ALPENA — Pied Piper School transition students hosted their annual plant sale on Thursday and Friday, just in time for Mother’s Day. Sales will continue throughout next week from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transition students at Pied Piper are ages 18 through 26 years old. ...

Fish cleaning station opens

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ALPENA – The fish cleaning station at the City Marina opened at 3 p.m. on Thursday, according to a City of Alpena press release. The facility will be open 24 hours unless otherwise noted on the door. The city asks users to be respectful to others and to help keep the facility clean and ...