Alpena, Michigan News
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Summer road projects nearly finished
The Alpena County Road Commission's summer road projects are nearing completion, with most work expected to be done by this weekend. During the commission's meeting on Tuesday, Superintendent Curt Gonyea said 1 1/4 inches of additional road overlay will be put on Werth Road and Wolf Creek bridge. There also will be new asphalt on Diamond Point Drive, he said.
The Alpena News – Jul 2, 2008 02:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Alpena County Road Commission's summer road projects are nearing completion, with most work expected to be done by this weekend. During the commission's meeting on Tuesday, Superintendent Curt Gonyea said 1 1/4 inches of additional road overlay will be put on Werth Road and Wolf Creek bridge. There also will be new asphalt on Diamond Point Drive, he said.
The Alpena News – Jul 2, 2008 02:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
County looking for CERT leader
The Alpena County Board of Commissioners is looking for a volunteer to lead the county's Citizens Emergency Response Team. During a June meeting of the county's CERT ad hoc committee, it was determined the team, which assists emergency personnel, was lingering without direction. The committee recommended advertising for a volunteer CERT leader, which was approved by the commissioners.
The Alpena News – Jul 2, 2008 02:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Alpena County Board of Commissioners is looking for a volunteer to lead the county's Citizens Emergency Response Team. During a June meeting of the county's CERT ad hoc committee, it was determined the team, which assists emergency personnel, was lingering without direction. The committee recommended advertising for a volunteer CERT leader, which was approved by the commissioners.
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ARMC Behavioral Service shows off facelift
Alpena Regional Medical Center's Behavioral Health Service hosted an open house to show off its $189,000 facelift on Tuesday. The renovations include 15 bedrooms, two seclusion rooms, play therapy room, offices, courtroom, patio, recreational therapy room and new windows. In addition to the aesthetic and functional renovations, the facility has gone non-smoking.
The Alpena News – Jul 2, 2008 02:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Alpena Regional Medical Center's Behavioral Health Service hosted an open house to show off its $189,000 facelift on Tuesday. The renovations include 15 bedrooms, two seclusion rooms, play therapy room, offices, courtroom, patio, recreational therapy room and new windows. In addition to the aesthetic and functional renovations, the facility has gone non-smoking.
The Alpena News – Jul 2, 2008 02:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Schuelke waives prelim exam
Greg Schuelke waived his right to a preliminary examination Tuesday morning in 88th District Court on the condition he be allowed to plead guilty in 26th Circuit Court and be sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Training Act. Schuelke, an Alpena resident, has been charged with false report or threat of bomb, which is a four year felony and/or $2,000 fine.
The Alpena News – Jul 2, 2008 02:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Greg Schuelke waived his right to a preliminary examination Tuesday morning in 88th District Court on the condition he be allowed to plead guilty in 26th Circuit Court and be sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Training Act. Schuelke, an Alpena resident, has been charged with false report or threat of bomb, which is a four year felony and/or $2,000 fine.
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Grant may help trail improvements
The Alpena to Cheboygan trail may be getting ready for some improvements. Local officials are working on a grant application that could create a hard packed limestone surface on the trail, making it suitable for use all four seasons.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:47 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Alpena to Cheboygan trail may be getting ready for some improvements. Local officials are working on a grant application that could create a hard packed limestone surface on the trail, making it suitable for use all four seasons.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:47 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Brush Creek Mill to highlight inventions of Hillman man
In an attempt to stop the mess from his son's spilled milk, Edward Olsen invented the toddler tumbler during the late 1940s in Hillman. The invention is more commonly known today as the sippy cup. The toddler tumbler was the first cup for toddlers that had a lid with a spout with holes in it.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:46 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In an attempt to stop the mess from his son's spilled milk, Edward Olsen invented the toddler tumbler during the late 1940s in Hillman. The invention is more commonly known today as the sippy cup. The toddler tumbler was the first cup for toddlers that had a lid with a spout with holes in it.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:46 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Ticks more prevalent than in recent years
Everyone loves to get out and enjoy the great outdoors during the summer season. But this year campers, gardeners and hikers beware: there's something out there lurking in the greenery waiting to make you their host. Ticks, spider-like insects that burrow into your skin and suck your blood.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:45 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Everyone loves to get out and enjoy the great outdoors during the summer season. But this year campers, gardeners and hikers beware: there's something out there lurking in the greenery waiting to make you their host. Ticks, spider-like insects that burrow into your skin and suck your blood.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:45 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Gas taking toll on law enforcement budgets
Record high gas prices have hurt businesses, raised food prices and stretched out family budgets. And now, those prices are responsible for headaches among law enforcement budget managers. "It's a major issue for us. It's a major expense for us, but it's something that we have no control over," said Alpena Deputy Police Chief Kim Miller.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:44 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Record high gas prices have hurt businesses, raised food prices and stretched out family budgets. And now, those prices are responsible for headaches among law enforcement budget managers. "It's a major issue for us. It's a major expense for us, but it's something that we have no control over," said Alpena Deputy Police Chief Kim Miller.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:44 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Council tables decision on civic center
A topic first discussed 15 months ago was unanimously tabled until August by the Alpena Municipal Council during a special meeting Monday night. The council met to discuss whether to move the civic and convention center to the armory or repair the current building on Johnson Street. Ken Lemiesz, a consultant with Saginaw-based Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates, Inc.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:43 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A topic first discussed 15 months ago was unanimously tabled until August by the Alpena Municipal Council during a special meeting Monday night. The council met to discuss whether to move the civic and convention center to the armory or repair the current building on Johnson Street. Ken Lemiesz, a consultant with Saginaw-based Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates, Inc.
The Alpena News – Jul 1, 2008 02:43 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
