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Local & Regional News
Lincoln Turning Down A Grant Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:53:50 ESTThe Village of Lincoln is turning down a grant for a potentially better grant opportunity. 
Alcona Schools - Budget Reduction Discussion Continues Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:49:30 ESTLike other school district in Northern Michigan, state cuts and declining enrollments have Alcona School Officials looking closely at their bottom line. 
Michigan Unemployment Drops In January Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:14:18 ESTMichigan's Jobless Rate Dropped Slightly To 14.3 Percent In January. The Jobless Rate Reported Is Down From A Revised Rate Of 14.5 Percent In December. 
Harrisville Council Approves Budget Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:33:51 ESTA new budget is in place and balanced for the City of Harrisville. On Monday, the City Council approved its general fund at $182,910. 
Onaway - Stairway Lift Project Moves Forward Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:29:31 ESTOnaway City Manager Joe Hefele plans to seek bids this week for a stairway lift unit at the courthouse. The unit would make way for 3rd floor access and potential renovation. 
New Vests For Presque Isle Sheriff Deputies Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:24:18 ESTNew protective vests, patrol cars and courthouse security were topics for discussion at a recent Presque Isle County Commissioners meeting. 
Hillman Schools Looking At Ways To Save Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:20:00 ESTHillman Schools Board of Education members are considering the possibility of charging students to attend summer school. 
Alpena County Committee Approves Updated Jail Contract with Health Professionals Ltd Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:15:35 ESTThe Alpena County Board of Commissioners recently finalized a contract with 'Health Professionals, Limited' - retaining the company as a health care provider at the county jail for another year. 
4 Day School Week Working Well in Atlanta Tue, 09 Mar 2010 5:31:57 ESTA 4 day a week school schedule in Atlanta continues to work well. Atlanta School Board President Janette Sarkozi says "It's going well so far from all directions. 
Rogers City School Board Approves Administrative Contracts Tue, 09 Mar 2010 3:51:51 ESTSeveral Rogers City Area Schools administrators will not see a pay raise for the 2010-2011 school year. 
Police Search For Information On Car Arson Tue, 09 Mar 2010 3:47:36 ESTAlpena State Police are asking for citizens help in solving a case of suspected vehicle arson. 
Rogers City Technology Committee Looking Towards Future Tue, 09 Mar 2010 3:43:19 ESTIt looks like Rogers City's Technical Advisory Board will be sticking around, although officials are not yet sure exactly what its function will be. 
Retail Sales - Stimulus Helping Tue, 09 Mar 2010 2:44:34 ESTMichigan Retailers Are Encouraged With Sales So Far This Year, And Hopes That The Worst May Be Over For Them. 
Alcona County Paying LEIN For Deputy Safety Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:44:41 ESTThey don't necessarily agree with the payment, but Alcona County Commissioners have decided not to withhold its contribution to the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network for the Sheriff's... 
Onaway Increases Water Rate - Drops Garbage Rate Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:40:26 ESTCity Commissioners in Onaway have adopted its 2010-11 utility rates, fees and policies. 
Road Commission Denied Funding for French Road Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:36:07 ESTThe Alpena County Road Commission learned recently that it will not be getting Category F Economic Development money for resurfacing a portion of French Road. 
New Cell At Landfill Taking Waste Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:31:50 ESTA new cell at the Montmorency Oscoda Alpena Landfill is starting to fill up. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment recently approved an operating license for the cell. 
Gas Prices Jump In State Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:27:33 ESTThe average price for a gallon of self serve regular increased in the state by 7.2, settling at just over $2.72 a gallon. That's 71.1 than last year at this same time. 
DNRE Bovine TB Prevalance Rate Remains Same Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:23:14 ESTThe Bovine Tuberculosis Prevalence in Michigan deer remained unchanged in 2009. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment says 31 white-tailed deer tested positive for the disease. 
Wolverine Man Charged With Drug Possession And Intent To Deliver Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:02:25 ESTA 25 year old Wolverine Man faces drug charges, following a traffic stop in Topinabee last week. 
Northeast Michigan - Granted A Good Share Of Transportation Stimulus Dollars Mon, 08 Mar 2010 5:38:41 ESTMichigan's non-urban transit agencies and rural intercity bus service will share $12.4 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) or stimulus grants, according to the... 
Presque Isle Commissioners Approve Jail Meds Distribution Contract Mon, 08 Mar 2010 5:16:48 ESTThe Presque Isle County Commissioners recently approved a contract hiring county Emergency Services Coordinator Norm Smith to supervise inmate medication distribution at the county jail. 
Alpena City Treasurer Sees No Serious Trouble Mon, 08 Mar 2010 4:17:37 ESTAlpena City Treasurer Karen Hebert says city finances continue to hold up for the current fiscal year. 
TBJHS New Roof - No Issues - No Leaks Mon, 08 Mar 2010 4:13:22 ESTAlpena Public School Officials are pleased with the new roof on Thunder Bay Junior High. Superintendent Brent Holcomb says, "No icicles, no big snow build up. 
Drought Likely To Develop In Northern Michigan Mon, 08 Mar 2010 4:09:07 ESTNearing the end of winter, the National Weather Service says drought is likely to develop in Northern Michigan.
State News
Tuesday Afternoon State News Summary Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:49:06 EST(Mi-Unemployment January) Michigan's Jobless Rate Dropped Slightly To 14.3 Percent In January. The Jobless Rate Reported Is Down From A Revised Rate Of 14.5 Percent In December.
Tuesday Morning State News Summary Tue, 09 Mar 2010 2:40:28 EST(Mi-Retail-Stimulus Helping) Michigan Retailers Are Encouraged With Sales So Far This Year, And Hopes That The Worst May Be Over For Them.
Monday Afternoon State News Summary Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:57:11 EST(Mi Gas Prices) The Price Of Gas Went Up Significantly During The Past Week.
Monday Morning State News Summary Mon, 08 Mar 2010 2:55:58 ESTA Senate Committee As Early As This Week Could Vote To Require Local School Districts To Hold Their School Elections In November Or In August Of Even Numbered Years.
Saturday Morning State News Sat, 06 Mar 2010 5:39:31 EST(Kalamazoo-Beating Death) Two People Will Be Arraigned Today (Saturday) In The Beating Death Of A Kalamazoo Man.
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