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Second Avenue Bridge in Alpena to Close Saturday for One-Day Maintenance
The Second Avenue Bridge in Alpena will close to all traffic Saturday for maintenance work and is expected to reopen Sunday.
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Alpena airport stays on track for $1 million subsidy despite August dip
Passenger boardings at Alpena County Regional Airport fell slightly in August, but annual enplanements were up by 570 and the airport remains on pace to reach the 10,000 passengers needed for a potential $1 million federal subsidy.
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Spruce Road resurfacing begins in Alpena County: One lane will remain open
The Alpena County Road Commission has begun a 4.3-mile resurfacing project on Spruce Road between Nicholson Hill Road and Precour Road. Traffic regulators will maintain a single lane while work is underway, with completion expected in about four days if weather permits.
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Free Alpena Bird Walk Follows Thunder Bay River During Bird City Celebration
The Thunder Bay Audubon Society will lead a free, beginner-friendly bird walk Saturday morning from Sytek Park, with additional Bird City Celebration activities planned later at South Riverfront Park.
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F-16 Crashes After Training Mission From Alpena Center; Pilot Ejects Safely
A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed Thursday near Traverse City during a routine training mission from the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. The pilot ejected safely, and Alpena Public Schools canceled Friday’s Valor Game flyover.
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Alpena Fishing Report: Where Walleye, Lake Trout and Chinook Salmon Are Biting
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports limited but varied fishing activity around Alpena, including walleye near North Point and Sulphur Island, lake trout and Chinook salmon in Thunder Bay, and salmon near the Ninth Street Bridge.
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Alpena Wildcats Rally Past Boyne City 27-8 Behind Four Touchdowns From Andrew Szymoniak
Andrew Szymoniak rushed for 169 yards and four touchdowns as Alpena overcame Boyne City’s second-half lead to win its season opener 27-8 on the road Friday night.