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Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week begins Sunday
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ALPENA—Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed that Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week will occur from June 29 to July 5 The press release states Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week raises awareness about the importance of stopping the spread of invasive aquatic plants and ...
National Food Truck Day
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Mahler gives development update
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ALPENA --- Local economic development leaders continue working to lure in investors who can help create new housing opportunities, help businesses rebound from the ice storm, and open new shops and stores. On Friday, Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director Mike ...
Eight ducklings found in a box, four die
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By KAYLA WIKARYASZ News Staff Writer ALPENA — Alpena’s Bird Center (ABC) sanctuary, owned and operated by Ashley Kolnowski, received eight orphaned wood ducklings over the weekend, four of which died, that were dropped off in a box at the end of a driveway. Kolnowski explained that ...
Garber leaves library board
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ALPENA — After more than 20 years of sitting on the Alpena County Library Board, Joe Garber has decided to step away from the board with.Alpena County has begun the search for his replacement. Garber was a long-time president of the board and was most recently vice-chairman. Garber said his ...