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Alpena Community College students teach kids at Besser Elementary about famous artists with hands-on projects
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ALPENA — Students from Alpena Community College stepped out of their comfort zones to present to elementary schoolers about an artist — and received extra credit in the process. On Monday and Tuesday, students from ACC Instructor Amy Drenth’s speech class taught Besser Elementary ...
Recycling bins to be moved soon
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ALPENA — The Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority (NMMMA) has just over a week to remove its recycling bins, located just to the side of the Northern Lights Area, and find a new home for them. Alpena County, which owns the ice arena, gave the NMMMA 60 days to remove the bins ...
Innovation needed to solve health care practitioner shortage
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ALPENA — With an aging population and declining numbers of health care practitioners, Michigan is facing a precarious future when it comes to access to care. To ensure that future retirees have the care they need and deserve, innovative solutions are needed to fill gaps. The Michigan ...
Alpena Community College softball team to continue season in playoffs
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ALPENA — The Alpena Community College Lumberjacks girls softball team is headed to the playoffs after a season built on hard work, strong leadership, and standout performances across the board. Head coach Drew Ornelas reflected on the team’s journey, saying, “It’s been a fun ...
Alpena Township Fire Department takes part in National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Tribute
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If you see red lights casting against the Alpena Township Fire Stations from April 27 to May 4, don’t be alarmed, the fire department said in a Wednesday press release. The department is taking part in the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Tribute prior to the Fallen Firefighters ...