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School bus crashes in Alcona County

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On Jan 16., at approximately 1:45 p.m., Alcona County Central Dispatch was notified by Life360 of a crash detection in the area of M-65 and Fowler Road. north of Glennie. Minutes later, central dispatch was contacted by the Oscoda Area Schools reporting that one of their buses transporting ...

Dangerously cold temperatures expected across Michigan

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LANSING — A powerful arctic cold front is forecasted to move across the state in the coming days, ushering in frigid temperatures and high winds leading to dangerous wind chills. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and ...

Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications

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ALPENA — The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is accepting applications for its 2026 competitive scholarship season. Current and former high school graduates, as well as homeschooled graduates from across the region can apply online through March 1. Scholarship ...

Alcona Domestic Engineers make donation

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The Alcona Domestic Engineers (ADE) recently presented Hope Shores Alliance, the local domestic violence organization, with a donation of more than $1,000, raised through an auction following a holiday luncheon at Hubbard Lake Connect in December. The women’s group is a continuation of an ...

New guidance proposed for signature gatherings

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ALPENA – A new ordinance, or policy, is in the works pertaining to signature gathering on Alpena County owned property and facilities. If a new ordinance or policy is passed, it will not impact local groups who want to protest, march, or rally on county property, County Administrator Jesse ...