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Osmer and board institutes annual spending freeze

ALPENA — On Tuesday, County Administrator Jesse Osmer announced at the Alpena County Board of Commissioner’s monthly meeting that he will put in place a spending freeze from October through the end of the calendar year. Osmer also asked board members if they would like him to write a new ...

ACC students enjoy fresh soup

ALPENA — Earlier this week, the Alpena Community College welcomed more than 100 students to The Market at ACC Open House and served soup and bread until it ran out. For many students, it was their first visit to The Market, and ACC said in a Facebook post that it loved hearing student’s ...

Michigan regional unemployment rates edge down in August

LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates receded in 13 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Michigan regional unemployment rate reductions were primarily ...

MyMichigan Urgent Care Alpena expands weekend hours

ALPENA - MyMichigan Urgent Care Alpena is expanding its Saturday hours and adding Sundays effective September 27. The new hours will be Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We’re always looking for ways to increase access and convenience for our ...

Association of Retired School Personnel to meet

ALPENA -The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel(MARSP) will hold their monthly meeting on Oct. 8 at the First United Methodist Church at noon. A catered luncheon will be served at a cost of $12.50 with reservation made with Ruth LeBarre by either calling or texting her at 989-506-8876 no later than Oct. 2. People may bring their own lunch if you prefer. The guest speaker is Charleen Dubie who will do a presentation on Natural Supplements. Come join fellow retirees for lunch, a presentation, short meeting and finding out what is happening with our retirement benefits.