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Statewide tornado drill scheduled on Wednesday

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LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 15-21 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is calling on communities and residents to act by participating in a voluntary statewide tornado ...

Supporting the area’s youth

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ALPENA — HPC Credit Union made a $2,500 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Alpena to help celebrate the club’s 100th Anniversary Signature Event. Proceeds from the event support programs that provide academic success support, mentorship, leadership development, healthy meals, and a ...

Fun at the library in Harrisville

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HARRISVILLE — The Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library will host Adam Beckta for Artisan Cheese 101 on March 24 at 5 p.m. People can earn the basics of artisan cheese and what makes these types of cheeses unique. This free program is open to the public. Please call 989-724-6796 ...

Evelyn Petersen to captain Alpena Shipwreck Tours

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ALPENA — Evelyn Petersen, a science teacher at the Thunder Bay Junior High School, recently received her certification to be Alpena Shipwreck Tours’ newest captain. Petersen will set sail this summer on Lady Michigan to provide tours for locals and visitors on the Thunder Bay National ...

Alpena County Sheriff Office urges residents to remain home

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Due to worsening weather, the Alpena County Sheriff's Office and Alpena County Central Dispatch urge residents to remain at home and avoid driving unless absolutely necessary, according to a text alert from the county's alert center. The current winter weather storm is creating low visibility ...