Zipporah Abarca
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The Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting last week and for the first time in three years received a public update on the Sstar Ridge Run-Energy Wind Farm — now known as the Moltke Ridge Wind Farm project.
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Tim Ward is biking 2400 miles across the state to spread awareness and raise donations under the initiative Tracing Michigan by Chance for Life. The nonprofit organization works with prisons in Michigan to develop decision making and critical thinking skills for inmates to prepare them to adapt to daily life.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bi-partisan bill on July 11 that expands eligibility requirements for guardians of children within the Tribal community to receive financial assistance.
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Tucked away in Hubbard Lake's forests is Mashkiki Garden. The herb shop is ran by Maryam Blackeagle who previously worked as a nurse for 40 years. Her mission in life is to help others with natural remedies; the power of the Earth.
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The Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris cruises offer guests an opportunity to witness scientists at work while also visiting locations such as the Great Lakes, Canada, Nuuk and Antarctica.
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The Pride of Michigan United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps training vessel has made its way to Alpena and is now departing for a research project in Lake St. Claire.
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Coming from Alpena, Miss Michigan Volunteer Madysen Gohl traveled to Tennessee for the Miss Volunteer America pageant being the youngest contestant.
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The USDA is in the midst of vaccine trials for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Results can be expected by the end of August.
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Former CEO of the Alcona County Commission on Aging Lenny Avery has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Board of Directors.
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Many Michiganders were unable to view the Air National Guard's flyover across nine communities on Tuesday. For one Alpena resident, the flyover held a special meaning.