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Michelin recalls 77,000 tires for safety problem
Michelin is recalling more than 77,000 bus tires because sidewall defects can cause them to lose air rapidly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Rally planned outside shuttered Cheboygan hospital
A rally is planned for Monday outside Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, which shut down earlier this month after a proposed sale didn’t happen.
Tip from Oregon leads to arrest of Alpena man
The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team used a tip from police in Oregon to nab an Alpena man on marijuana charges.
Alpena officials: California airport conference a success
Alpena officials were able to make some important contacts this week, at an airline conference in California.
Atlanta superintendent & board president step down
A number of parents got a portion of what they wanted Thursday night, when the superintendent of Atlanta Community Schools and the board president both stepped down.
Waligora tells staff about Peltier
Former Alpena County coordinator Jim Peltier has surfaced as a possible candidate for the now open position of City manager.
Tank at City’s water plant springs a leak
An underground tank at the water production plant off State Street in Alpena has sprung a leak.
County IT Director needs help
When Alpena County Commissioners meet later this month, they will be asked to support a bump in status for someone in the informational technology (IT) department.
Earth Day fair at Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
More than one billion people across the globe are expected to participate in Earth Day events Sunday.
MDOT open houses for M-68 improvements in Cheboygan
The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting a pair of public meetings in Cheboygan County to talk about a roadway improvement project scheduled for 2013