Alpena Township planning meeting on Monday
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The Alpena Township Planning Commission will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the township office building at 4385 U.S.-23 North. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.
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Banner Realty collecting hats, gloves, scarves for Salvation Army
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Cost, security may thwart downtown Alpena WiFi idea
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ALPENA — The Alpena Downtown Development Authority is exploring the idea of offering free public WiFi in the downtown area. Making the idea a reality, however, could be costly and would require the cooperation of DDA partners. Around Michigan, there is a trend of cities providing free ...
PREP ROUNDUP: Hillman takes win, Alcona teams play
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Hillman’s boys basketball team hosted their home opener on Monday night, winning their 52nd straight game within the North Star League since 2022. Hillman beat Oscoda 60-51. Leading the way in the scoring solemn was senior guard Brenden Rouleau with 22 points. Junior wing Aedan Tucker ...
YOUNG AT HEART: Retiree rides bike 60 miles a week
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ALPENA — Staying active as a senior is a very important part of Jere Doyle’s life. Doyle, 82, has ridden his bicycle at least 60 miles per week since he retired in 2010. “When I first started, I eventually got to the point where I started setting goals, and I got up to 100 miles a ...
MyMichigan Alpena earns performance award
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MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence, according to a Tuesday news release from MyMichigan. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the award recognizes the top quartile performance among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes, or ...