ALPENA – The Alpena County Youth and Recreation Committee has recommended $601,956 in grants to 24 local projects for 2027, plus a $75,000 contingency fund for mini-grants. The package now goes to the County Board of Commissioners for approval Oct. 27. The recommendations follow an August ...
ALPENA — What was once a social taboo, collecting tattoos on one’s body has become a modern day norm. New tattoo shops are coming to Northeast Michigan and artists and shop owners want to let the community know that hygiene and cleanliness are their number one priorities. Stella Johnson ...
ALPENA — Absentee ballots are now available for pickup at City Hall for voters who are on the permanent ballot list or who have already requested that an absentee ballot be mailed to them. Voters may pick up their absentee ballot in person through Sept.30, 2026. On Oct. 1, 2026, any ballots that have not been picked up will be mailed to the voter. If you would like to avoid the mailing process and receive your ballot in person, please stop by City Hall. Voters must present photo identification. City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Absentee ballots are also ...
LANSING - Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 10 state troopers who graduated on Friday from the 151st Trooper Recruit School, a recruit school for licensed police officers. During the ceremony in Lansing, Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police ...
