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DNR hiring conservation officers for 2025 training

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the 26-week conservation officer training academy that starts in January 2025. The job posting will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 23. Applicants must meet the Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement licensing standards, ...

Peters helps secure funds for Northern Strike

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U.S. Sen. Gary Peters said his yes vote on the recently passed government funding bills helped bring money to Northern Michigan to keep a large military exercise active in Alpena. In a press release Monday, Peters said he helped secure a provision that provides $23.5 million to support ...

Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan awards grants

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The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan awarded $132,718 in grants for projects in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties. The projects include: - Alcona County Baby Pantry - awarded $5,000 for the Alcona Children Safety project. - Alcona Historical Society - ...

Maritime sketching class draws more than expected

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ALPENA — A first-ever maritime sketching class led by Jim Berry drew more participants than expected on Saturday morning at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena. The free class was planned to be limited to 12, but maritime historian and artist Berry received so much interest ...