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From the Eastern Front to Alpena: Ossineke resident shares his life story that began in Germany, 1928
Hans Bloedow, 96 years old and current resident of Ossineke, has a life story most can’t imagine. His tale begins in Berlin, ...
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Rain, wind, and ice expected in Northeast Michigan through Monday
An early spring winter storm is expected to bring rain, wind, and ice to a large swath of Northeast Michigan through Monday ...
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Alcona FFA Chapter’s 16th Annual Maple Syrup Day April 5
The Alcona Community Schools FFA Chapter will host their 16th Annual Maple Syrup Celebration Day on Saturday, April 5 at the ...
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Foreign exchange student organizations seek host families for next school year
Foreign exchange student organizations are looking for host families for next year’s students, and any family with a spare ...
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Great Lakes Great Responsibility to use grant for self-serve beach cleanup stations
Great Lakes Great Responsibility, a nonprofit based in Alpena and dedicated to keeping the Great Lakes clean, was recently ...
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‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ aims to be 2025 ‘feel-good’ movie
By the time a film arrives on movie screens, its makers often strive to find ways to articulate how relevant it is, how it speaks to now. But that’s not so easy when your movie is about a handful of ...
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Noted economist warns Trump’s 25% tariffs could add to the cost of a vehicle
Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes could weaken the ...
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Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins, franchise’s winningest coach
The Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins, their winningest coach, on Friday with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason. Still sitting at ...
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Trump restricts federal research funding
After decades of partnership with the U.S. government, colleges are facing new doubts about the future of their federal funding. President Donald Trump’s administration has been using the funding ...
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Bay View Park project keeping community active and connected
As news staff writer Steve Schulwitz reported on Friday, Bay View Park’s project is being prepped to start soon. The project will offer plenty of amenities for everyone to enjoy, from outdoor sports ...
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Plan now for spring treatment of hemlock woolly adelgid
If hemlock trees on your property show signs of hemlock woolly adelgid infestation, now is a good time to plan for spring treatment of this invasive species. Hemlock woolly adelgid, native to Asia, is ...
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There is always a lesson to be learned
I understand just how weird it must sound, but my wife has adopted a squirrel in the neighborhood as a replacement pet. It’s been a long time now since we had Chip, our one-of-a-kind cat. Instead, we ...