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Emergency preparedness update at health department

ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Katie Detegen gave an update of the DHD4 emergency preparedness program noting new supplies the department has received and generator maintenance guidelines in response to ice storms the past two years in ...

Council approves draft master plan for public review

ALPENA – The Alpena Municipal Council on Monday unanimously approved releasing the draft of the Alpena’s updated Master Plan for a required 63-day public review period, setting the stage for potential adoption early next year. Mayor Pro Tem Karol Walchak introduced the motion, and ...

Sunset Project presentation

ALPENA - The Sunset Project (TSP), a nonprofit serving Northeast Michigan, will facilitate Ending the Silence (ETS)—a mental health awareness program—through in-classroom presentations for students enrolled in health course at Alpena High School on during the week of November 9, 2026. TSP ...

Alpena advances to District 1 final with 3-1 win over Marquette

MARQUETTE – The Alpena High School volleyball team advanced to the District 1 championship with a 3-1 victory over the host Sentinels on Monday in the MHSAA volleyball district tournament. The Wildcats, playing on the road, controlled the match behind strong offensive and defensive ...