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Hillman beats Alcona in first football game of the season

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The Hillman Tigers defeated the Alcona Tigers by a score of 42-22 on Thursday night. The Alcona Tigers were led in rushing by Karen Gonyea who carried 19 times for 140 yards and two touchdowns. The defense was led by Gavin Dellar with 11 tackles, including a sack. Mason Norling and Ben ...

Moorer brings a healing message through her music

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ALPENA — Armed with only her acoustic guitar and a microphone, Sumner Moorer is quickly becoming a staple of Northeast Michigan’s music scene. Moorer, who performs some of her original music, with some cover songs sprinkled in, wows her audience when she hits the stage and unleashes her ...

Before or after Labor Day? Why schools choose one over the other

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ALPENA — Districts across the state are gearing up for the start of the school year. Many have already had their first day, including Alpena Public Schools, but others do not start until after Labor Day. In 2005, former Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed legislation requiring all school ...

MSP Alpena Post troopers intercept juvenile runaway at airport

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Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post responded to a residence in Sanborn Township to investigate a juvenile runaway, according to a Friday press release from the MSP. Upon arrival, troopers spoke with the parents and learned their 17-year-old daughter had run away and they ...

Nutrition education initiative aims to prevent and reduce illness

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ALPENA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), supported by the U.S. Department of Education, announced on Wednesday an initiative to encourage nutrition education and training in medical education organizations. According to a press release from HHS, the initiative is ...