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Alcona enters five-year contract to house inmates in Alpena

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ALPENA — The Alcona County Sheriff’s Office has entered into a five-year contract which began Jan. 1, to house inmates in the Alpena County Jail. Alcona previously housed its inmates in the Iosco County Jail, Alcona County Undersheriff Keith Myers said. However, Iosco County planned ...

Michigan receives less funding for rural healthcare

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ALPENA — Healthcare authorities and state representatives have recently criticized the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for botching its request for funding through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program, established under the Donald Trump Administration’s One ...

Alpena Township Fire Department navigating staffing issues

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ALPENA – A press release was sent out last week by Alpena Township Fire Chief Tim Baker indicating a partial brownout was scheduled for February 15. Several hours later, an update was sent out cancelling the brownout. That update said the following: “A team effort by full-time staff, ...

Alpena Township road closures

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ALPENA — Hinckley Boulevard, between Werth Road and Pebble Street, in Alpena Township, will have intermittent road closures for necessary utility repairs today at 8 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m. The temporary road closure will affect local traffic as well as emergency vehicles. Motorists ...

AAA warns drivers: winter road salt can cause hidden vehicle damage

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DEARBORN — You might not see it, but something on winter roads right now could be slowly destroying your vehicle. Road salt, applied to improve traction on icy roads, can also accelerate rust on your vehicle’s undercarriage. “Salt damage is easy to miss because it happens underneath the ...

St. Paw-trick’s Day at Go Fetch Pet Supply

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On Feb. 28, Go Fetch Pet Supply will host its St. Paw-trick’s Day Photo Booth. People can snap a festive photo of their pet ahead of the holiday with shamrocks, green props, and cozy, pet-friendly vibes. Perfect for sharing early with friends and family, or just keeping a cute keepsake ...