Funding for Michigan Counties:
Alger County $1,769,122.00
Allegan County $22,935,850.00
Alpena County $5,517,338.00
Antrim County $4,530,414.00
Arenac County $2,890,848.00
Baraga County $1,594,502.00
Barry County $11,955,366.00
Bay County $20,031,017.00
Benzie County $3,450,837.00
Berrien County $29,796,346.00
Branch County $8,452,667.00
Calhoun County $26,058,813.00
Cass County $10,059,018.00
Charlevoix County $5,077,971.00
Cheboygan County $4,909,567.00
Chippewa County $7,254,605.00
Clare County $6,011,675.00
Clinton County $15,460,396.00
Crawford County $2,724,969.00
Delta County $6,950,623.00
Dickinson County $4,902,380.00
Eaton County $21,418,266.00
Emmet County $6,490,472.00
Genesee County $78,824,418.00
Gladwin County $4,943,170.00
Gogebic County $2,714,480.00
Grand Traverse County $18,081,253.00
Gratiot County $7,907,634.00
Hillsdale County $8,858,237.00
Houghton County $6,931,199.00
Huron County $6,017,696.00
Ingham County $56,796,438.00
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Alpena News editorial
Last week, Alpena and Alpena Township released a joint statement saying the governing boards of both communities believe a water authority is the best option to end a years-long court battle over water and sewer rates and serve residents long-term.
The two sides have fought in court for eight years. The township buys water and sewer services from the city and balked over a proposed rate increase years ago, with officials then saying the city should treat the township as a wholesale customer.
The recent statement did not promise an imminent agreement, saying the governing boards want public comment they haven’t been able to get because of crowd restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, officials have continued behind-the-scenes dialogue and research, the statement said.
jriddle@thealpenanews.com
News Photo by Julie Riddle
At the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center last month, Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Wohlford, right, CRTC fire chief, holds a $50,000 monitor that uses laser technology to identify dangerous chemicals as Vince Cammack, CRTC assistant chief of operations, explains its use.
ALPENA If an oil spill oozed its way to Thunder Bay and onto the shores of Alpena, local responders wouldn’t have the needed equipment on hand to stop it.
Northeast Michigan does have at its disposal, however, a well-stocked military base, state and federal disaster response agencies, and the power of teamwork, planning, and community-mindedness, officials said.
jriddle@thealpenanews.com
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An illustration of the coronavirus provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
ALPENA State health officials this week updated COVID-19 guidance to allow fully vaccinated and symptom-free people to attend indoor and outdoor residential gatherings without a mask.
State health officials no longer require routine testing for fully vaccinated organized sports participants, and participants may remove masks outdoors during practice and competition for non-contact sports, according to local health officials.
Call 800-221-0294 for information about walk-in or by-appointment clinics on May 13 and 27 at the District Health Department No. 4 office in Alpena.
jriddle@thealpenanews.com
News Photo by Julie Riddle
Alpena County Jail Administrator Sgt. Christina Bednarski talks about the work of corrections officers at the jail on Wednesday.
ALPENA As a school resource officer, Alpena County Jail Administrator Christina Bednarski talked to kids who dreamed of becoming a doctor, a veterinarian, or a firefighter.
“I don’t think I’ve ever heard a kid say, ‘I want to be a corrections officer when I grow up, ” Bednarski said.
During National Correctional Officers Week, celebrated each year at the beginning of May, Bednarski reflected the role of the corrections officers at the Alpena County Jail.