‘No Kings’ rally, Peace rally held Saturday in Alpena
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ALPENA — Two rallies were held in Alpena on Saturday — a "No Kings" rally and a Peace rally. There was a police presence at each rally, and no incidents were reported.
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Alcona Community Schools takes Lake Huron Forever pledge
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ALPENA — Alcona Community Schools (ACS) has taken the Lake Huron Forever pledge, making them the first school district to join the initiative. By taking the pledge, ACS is committing to actions which protect Lake Huron’s water quality, according to a Lake Huron Forever press release. The ...
Sport Unlimited celebrates 50 years of business
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ALPENA — Sports Unlimited celebrated its 50th anniversary with a three-day open house Thursday through Saturday in Alpena. The event featured fresh popcorn, cake and fun surprises for attendees.
From field to basket: The ultimate U-Pick strawberry adventure
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Farming is more than just planting seeds and harvesting crops; it’s a year-round commitment, shaped by tradition, learning, and the unpredictable forces of nature. For AJ and Amy MacArthur, running a U-Pick strawberry farm is not just a business, it’s a shared passion, built on hard work, ...
Alpena’s SkellaFit Powerlifting wins big at national championship
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ROYAL OAK — SkellaFit Personal Training Studio’s powerlifting team represented Alpena and won big at the 2025 APF/AAPF National Powerlifting Championship in Royal Oak. The powerlifting meet was sanctioned by the American Powerlifting Federation, an affiliate of the World Powerlifting ...
Disaster loan office open in Presque Isle County
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ROGERS CITY — The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the opening of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Emmett, and Otsego counties in northern Michigan, in response to the monumental ice storm in late March. Beginning today, SBA customer service ...