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New deputies added to local sheriff departments

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ALPENA — Two new deputies were recently hired to local sheriff’s offices, showing the dedication of young people to serving their communities on the tail of Police Week. Police Week is celebrated every May in Michigan during the week of May 15. May 15 is Police Officers Memorial Day, a ...

Local dart players thrive at regional tournament

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On May 15-17, Alpena dart players from Alpena participated in the 2026 Motor City Entertainment Regional dart tournament and came home with a bunch of awards. The winners are listed below: - Kaleb St. Charles 1st Place Level 3 Singles 501 - Kurt Ziroll 2nd Place Level 4 Singles 501 - Aaron ...

Senior awards night at Alpena High School

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ALPENA - Senior Awards Night will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. This special evening recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals in the 2026 graduating class. Many scholarships are awarded as well. Students attending, should wear your graduation gown and arrive no later than 6:45 ...

Two people rescued after canoe tips over in Ausable River

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At 8:38 p.m. on Friday, deputies from the Alcona County Sheriff's Office and the Curtis Township Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Alcona Dam on the Ausable River for two canoers who had tipped over and were stranded on the west bank south of the dam, a Monday press release from ...

Alpena fireworks fundraiser in full swing

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ALPENA - The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce fireworks fundraising campaign for Alpena’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Show is in full swing. As 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, we invite you to kick off the holiday weekend by celebrating this historic milestone with ...

Here’s what’s happening at Art in the Loft

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ALPENA — The days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, and, up at Art in the Loft, that means it is preparing for its SummerView 2026 exhibit. Art in the Loft is welcoming roughly 30 local and regional artists into the gallery’s 7,000 square feet space for the SummerView 2026 ...