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08/10/2026

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08/06/2026

Voters approve Alcona County millages

ALPENA — Voters in Alcona County voted to approve a pair of millage requests during Tuesday’s primary election. The tax funds will be used to fund the Alcona County Library and law enforcement. ALCONA COUNTY LIBRARY OPERATING MILLAGE The Alcona County Library operating millage passed in a vote o...

08/06/2026

Alpena County Board of Canvassers meet to certify votes, Wednesday

Local News Alpena County Board of Canvassers meet to certify votes, Wednesday August 6, 2026 0 min read News Photo by Reagan Voetberg The Board of Canvassers for Alpena County are pictured Wednesday in the Howard Male Conference Room certifying the results of Tuesday’s election. Voters in Alpena v...

08/06/2026

Youth and Recreation and Old Persons millages pass, Alpena County

ALPENA — With a 30% voter turnout in Alpena County, voters chose to approve the renewal for both the Youth and Recreation and Older Persons millages on Tuesday for the August primary. Chairmen for both the Youth and Recreation and Older Persons committees say that they appreciate the support. The ...

08/06/2026

Atlanta school millage fails

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Community Schools sinking fund millage failed, with 596 people voting against the proposal and 539 voting in favor of it, according to unofficial results from the Montmorency County Clerk’s Office as of Wednesday afternoon. Voters in Albert, Avery, Briley, Loud, Montmorency...

08/06/2026

Rogers City Area Fire millage approved by voters

ROGERS CITY – Voters across Rogers City and four surrounding townships on Tuesday approved a new 1-mill property tax to fund replacement of the local fire department’s aging fleet and critical safety equipment. The unofficial results indicated 1,496 total votes, with 1,079 yes votes, and 417 opp...

08/06/2026

Presque Isle County voters approve senior services millage renewal

ROGERS CITY – Presque Isle County voters on Tuesday approved the renewal of a senior citizen’s service millage that will continue dedicated funding for programs serving residents 60 years old and older through the Presque Isle County Council on Aging. The millage received 3,774 total votes, with...