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READ Adult Literacy Program seeking tutors

ALPENA — The READ Adult Literacy Program at Alpena County Library is looking for caring individuals to join their team as tutors. This September, they are offering free training sessions from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Stillion Conference Room upstairs at the library on the following dates: ¯ ...

PREP ROUNDUP: AHS girls’ swim team wins first meet

The Alpena High varsity girls’ swim team won their first meet on Tuesday, defeating Cadillac, 84-82. The lead scorer and captain of the team, Sarah Rabbideau, led the victory earning 16 points and earned first place in her individual events of 100 Butterfly, 100 Breastroke and support in ...

LaLonde resigns from Alpena County board

ALPENA — Alpena County Commissioner Robin LaLonde on Tuesday tendered her resignation from the board, citing a promotion at her day job for which she’ll move out of the area. She declined to provide The News specifics about her new position or where she’s moving. The board accepted ...

PREP ROUNDUP: Atlanta Huskies defeat Boyne Falls in three sets

The Atlanta High School Huskies varsity volleyball beat Boyne Falls in three sets: 25/7, 25/11, and 25/10. Alliyah Hagemeister had 17 kills, Valerie Binge had 14 kills, Olivia McSwain had 31 assists, Jylisia Larsen had eight aces, and Jenna McSwain and Jylisia Larsen each had 11 digs.