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The Salvation Army still fundraising for 2026

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ALPENA – The Salvation Army of Alpena announced on Friday that it has not yet met its $190,000 fundraising goal for 2026. As of Jan. 9, the organization has raised $173,901. The Salvation Army stated in a Friday press release that it needs to raise an additional $16,098 to reach the ...

ACC announces new partnerships with Central Michigan University

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ALPENA — Alpena Community College (ACC) is launching new partnerships with Central Michigan University (CMU) to establish 2+2 degree pathways in psychology and political science, according to an ACC press release on Friday. ACC stated that these articulation agreements with CMU will allow ...

World War II veteran and GM retiree turns 100

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ALPENA – World War II veteran and local resident, Ernest “Ernie” Zubalik, turns 100 years old on Monday. Ernest Zubalik grew up in Pontiac before moving to the Harrisville area in 1978, eventually buying a home in Black River in 1984. Ernest Zubalik said that growing up in Pontiac in ...

Blanket warmer enhances patient care in Alpena

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ALPENA — According to a MyMichigan Health press release on Thursday, the MyMichigan Health Foundation recently funded a new blanket‑warming unit for the Spine and Pain Program at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. MyMichigan Health explained that since its installation, nurses have shared ...