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Ice storm tree and brush debris pick-up

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ALPENA - Beginning Monday, March 30, 2026, citizens may begin placing ice storm brush between the sidewalk and curb line. All debris must be placed by April 13, 2026, at 7 a.m. when Public Works Staff will begin the collection of brush. Staff will perform the collection area by area, and ...

New law will change youth employment standards in Michigan

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LANSING — A new law will tighten work restrictions for 14 year olds to 17-year-olds and transition the work permit process to a centralized, online state system. The legislation, proposed by Democratic Reps. Phil Skaggs of East Grand Rapids, Veronica Paiz of Harper Woods and Helena Scott of ...

No Kings rally at Culligan Plaza

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The Alpena County Democratic Party (ACDP) is hosting a NO KINGS protest rally on Saturday, March 28th from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Initially this rally was scheduled for the courthouse lawn, but due to ice storm damage to that area, the venue has been changed to Culligan Plaza. The ACDP will be taking ...

Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union scholarship closes March 31

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Alpena — There are less than 2 weeks left to apply for Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union’s scholarship program. Each year, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) awards at least 10 $1000 scholarships to students in Northeast Michigan. Last year, the credit union awarded 25 graduating ...