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PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Hillman boys fall to Tawas

The Hillman High School boys varsity basketball team dropped a tough one on the road on Friday, falling to Tawas 66-52. Once again plagued by early foul trouble, the Tigers allowed a 6-0 run to end the first period and a 5-0 run to start the second quarter. The Hillman squad would get down ...

Alpena Public Schools seeks sex ed board applicants

The Alpena Public Schools board is seeking nominees to serve on the district’s Sex Education Advisory Board. Those interested in serving on the advisory board can apply at alpenaschools.com on the school board page, pick up a paper copy at any APS school building, or call ...

MyMichigan Health names new nursing chief

MyMichigan Health, the Midland-based owner of the Alpena hospital, has named Marissa Palmer as chief nursing officer. She begins Dec. 22. The role was previously held by Tammy Terrell, who will serve as senior operations administrator prior to her official retirement in mid-2025. Palmer ...

Rogers City council meets on Tuesday

The Rogers City City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rogers City City Hall, 193 E. Michigan Ave., Rogers City. Among other action items, the board is expected to review the city’s latest financial audit and the city manager’s discretionary spending limit. Call 989-734-2191 for ...

Health Department board meets Tuesday

The District Health Department No. 4 board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Health Department office in Atlanta, 12480 State St. Among other action items, the board is expected to review several policy updates. Call 989-354-4230 for more information.