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Dinner in Oz

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Art in the Loft, in partnership with Fireside Theatrics, is proud to present Dinner in Oz: A Theatrical Dining Experience this weekend. This dinner-theatre style event runs for one weekend only and both features and supports a variety of programs and partnerships. Enjoy a delectable ...

Structure fire in Alpena

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A structure fire occurred Monday morning at a residential building on Ford Ave. near Bosley St. Alpena Fire and Alpena Police responded to the scene. Whether there were any occupants in the house at the time of the fire is unclear.

APS board considers applying for safe routes to school grant

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ALPENA — On Monday, the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education discussed pursuing a $300,000 grant that would aid in creating safer routes to school. The grant is called Safe Routes to School. It covers construction costs for amenities like sidewalks and crosswalks to make routes to school ...

Alpena dietitian says nutrition guidelines may confuse people

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ALPENA – Leah Elston, MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena registered dietitian, said that the new nutrition guidelines, announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Jan. 7, may confuse people. Elston explained that she was initially surprised how short the guidelines ...

Hoitenga to seek another term

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ALPENA - State Sen. Michele Hoitenga,R-Manton, is running for her final term in the the state senate. Hoitenga represents Michigan's 36th District. Hoitenga represented the 102nd district as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022. In Michigan, state legislators ...