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The ins and outs of local recycling

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ALPENA — Bailey Barr, executive director of Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority (NMMMA), says that the “biggest thing for us,” regarding recycling, “is transparency.” “What's going on? Where's it going? What is it being made into?” Barr said. Barr explained ...

POLICE BLOTTER — Alcona handles 96 complaints

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ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week Oct. 6 to 12, 96 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 11 Arrests: 2 Warrant Arrest: 2 Car/Deer: 19 Traffic/Traffic Stop: 31] Warrant Arrest: 2 Animal/Dog: 4 Fraud: 2 Well Being Check: ...

MyMichigan pauses book donations

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Due to an overflow and storage issues, MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena is currently not accepting books, the hospital said in a press release on Monday. MyMichigan said it appreciates the book donations, and it will update the community when it is able to start begin accepting book donations ...

Alpena County Finance Committee meets today

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The Alpena County Finance Committee meeting today at 9:30 a.m. in the Howard Male Conference Room in the county's annex building. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

Magic in Our Midst at Island Park

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Magic in Our Midst, a free Magical Event for children and their families to meet the animals of the woods, will be held on Saturday evening, November 8th at Island Park in Alpena. Island Park is located at the corner of US 23 and Long Rapids Road. Guided tours for a group of up to 8 people will ...