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Alcona Domestic Engineers make donation

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The Alcona Domestic Engineers (ADE) recently presented Hope Shores Alliance, the local domestic violence organization, with a donation of more than $1,000, raised through an auction following a holiday luncheon at Hubbard Lake Connect in December. The women’s group is a continuation of an ...

New guidance proposed for signature gatherings

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ALPENA – A new ordinance, or policy, is in the works pertaining to signature gathering on Alpena County owned property and facilities. If a new ordinance or policy is passed, it will not impact local groups who want to protest, march, or rally on county property, County Administrator Jesse ...

Options Pregnancy Center Girl’s Night Out

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Options Pregnancy Center is hosting a Girl's Night Out fundraiser from 6:30 until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at The Fletcher Depot in Alpena. At the event, attendees will have the option to enjoy facials, mini-manis, appetizers, and music. There will be an auction and prizes, as well. The ...

Health department discusses budget deficit

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ALPENA — The District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) health board discussed the severity of their budget deficit at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. Michelle Konwinski, DHD4 financial officer, told the health board that they are receiving a harm reduction grant and an emergency ...

Family engagement supports student success

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ALPENA — Family engagement is vital to student success, and MiFamily, a grant funded program with engagement centers throughout Michigan, is helping educators engage families with their students’ learning. Jean Kowalski is the MiFamily engagement coordinator for Region No. 3, which covers ...