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Male’s attorney clarifies missed appearance
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On Tuesday, Maple Ridge Township Supervisor John Male, 72, failed to appear in court for one charge of trespassing. According to a statement to The News by his attorney Dave Funk on Wednesday, Male was unaware that he was scheduled to appear that day. The bench warrant issued by the court ...
Target Huron Small Business Support Hub awards second round of direct grants in five county region
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Alpena – The Target Alpena Development Corporation (TADC) is excited to announce that the Target Huron Small Business Support Hub has awarded 51 Small Businesses Direct Grants in Alpena, Alcona, Cheboygan, Iosco and Presque Isle counties. The Direct Grant program offers established ...
Rogers City parks meeting cancelled
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ROGERS CITY — The regular meeting of the Rogers City Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for today at 8 a.m. has been cancelled. A new meeting date has not been announced.
Fidget blankets for Hospice
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A commitment to easing the anxiety that often accompanies dementia encourages Diane Johnson to sew fidget blankets for Hospice of Michigan. Johnson started volunteering for Hospice, with offices in Alpena, about six years ago; four years ago, Kathy Leitaert, volunteer coordinator at the time, ...
A little love can save a life
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Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post Alpena are hosting a Community Blood Drive today at the Alpena City Fire Department located at 501 W Chisholm Street in Alpena from 1 p.m. until - 5:30 p.m. Appointments for the blood donation are preferable and can be made by calling ...