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Officials hopeful Bay View Park restrooms ready for July 4

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ALPENA – On Monday, the Alpena Municipal Council voted to authorize a change order for the ongoing restroom and pavilion project at Bay View Park. The change order was for $47,500 and will address unsuitable soils and related site improvements. City Engineer Steve Shultz detailed the ...

Community funds AHS robotics team’s trip to world championship

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ALPENA — Community leaders, businesses, organizations, and residents across Northeast Michigan have successfully raised all necessary funding to send the Alpena High School Underwater Robotics Team to the 2026 MATE World Championship in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The achievement comes ...

Cavitt testifies on plan to help Michigan’s first-time homeowners

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LANSING - State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R- Cheboygan, testified on Thursday in front of the House Regulatory Reform Committee on his plan to make homeownership more accessible for first-time homeowners across Michigan. “Supporting access to affordable housing is a clear priority,” said Cavitt. ...

Szymanski earns Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship

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ALPENA - The 5th Annual Mahaz Family Spartan Scholarship was awarded to Alpena High School Senior Izzy Szymanski who plans to pursue a degree in Veterinary Science at Michigan State University. AHS Alumnus Michael Mahaz, Class of 1994, and his wife Courtney Mahaz made the decision to offer this ...

Grace Episcopal Church dinner

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ALPENA- The Grace Episcopal Church is hosting its monthly dinner on June 26 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. It will be an cce-cream social with grilled hotdogs and all the extras. There will also be having summer salads, build your own sandwich, and homemade pies and deserts. The cost is by donation, ...