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Candidates for 106th state house district discuss issues
CHEBOYGAN — There are four candidates in the Aug. 6 primary for state representative in the 106th district, which includes parts of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties. The Republican candidates are the incumbent Cam Cavitt of Cheboygan, who is being challenged by Todd Smalenberg of Hillman. The Democratic Party...
Grant will bring new mental health training & resources to NE Michigan
Partners in Prevention has received a four-year grant that will add additional mental health training and resources to northeast Michigan. A portion of the grant will be used for Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for first responders in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties. The training will increase the capacity...
All of The News’s election preview stories for Aug. 6
ALPENA — The News reached out to every candidate in a competitive race in the Aug. 6 primary across Alpena, Presque Isle, Montmorency, and Alcona counties and tallied up all of the tax proposals that will appear on the ballot that day so our readers can make a more informed choice on Election Day (or before, if they’re voting absentee or participating in early voting).
Oscoda man seriously injured in crash
PRESS RELEASE FROM ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:. On Saturday, July 6 at 10:34 p.m., deputies with the Alcona County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a one vehicle personal injury crash on US-23 near Huron Cedar Road in Greenbush Township. The investigation revealed that a 1993 Buick driven by...
Catch up on Alpena News election preview stories
The News in recent weeks reached out to every candidate in a competitive race in the Aug. 6 primary election in Alpena, Presque Isle, Montmorency, and Alcona counties and detailed every tax proposal on the ballot in those counties. If you missed a story or want to refresh your memory,...
Man hurt in car crash
A 43-year-old Oscoda man suffered serious, life-threatening injuries in a car crash on U.S.-23 near Huron Cedar Road in Alcona County on Saturday, according to the Alcona County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, deputies found that, while on U.S.-23, the man’s vehicle left the roadway, striking road...
MyMichigan Health Foundation accepting scholarship applications
ALPENA — MyMichigan Health Foundation is accepting applications from residents of Northeast Michigan for the Aliferis Medical School Scholarship and the Kramer Education Scholarship. Both awards are for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications are being accepted now through Aug. 12. Scholarships will be awarded on Sept. 3. The scholarships...
Community Foundation awards over $590,000 in scholarships
ALPENA – Two-hundred fifteen students from the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) and its affiliate foundation service areas have been awarded scholarships this year totaling $591,684. Of that amount, 110 awards totaling $318,584 were awarded to students in the four-county region of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties.
Concealed pistol applications in Michigan are skyrocketing. Which counties have the most?
LANSING — There are significantly more people who want to carry concealed handguns in Michigan today than a decade ago. The demographics of who is buying firearms, including handguns, started to shift during the pandemic and helped drive dramatic increases in applications for carry permits. However, it remains to be seen whether these...
Numerous township seats contested in Northeast Michigan
ALPENA — Many township seats are contested in the August primary around Presque Isle, Montmorency, and Alcona counties. The election happens Aug. 6, but absentee voting is underway now. Here’s a look at the area’s competitive races:. PRESQUE ISLE. COUNTY. Republican incumbent Presque Isle Township Clerk Cynthia...
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan celebrating 50 years
ALPENA — On July 3, the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan officially turns 50 years old, celebrating five decades of giving, granting, and growing for communities across the region, and looking to the future as the CFNEM team plans for the next 50 years and beyond. “Businesses and organizations...
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