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ALPENA Numerous cities and villages share the same name across the nation. The World Atlas, for example, shows Washington 88 times, Springfield 41, and Dayton 28. With an uncommon name, however, America boasts just three municipalities and one unincorporated region called Alpena. In addition to Alpena, Michigan, you can find Alpenas in Arkansas, South Dakota, and West Virginia. Both the Michigan and South Dakota namesakes are located on or near the globe’s 45th Parallel, halfway between the North Pole and Equator. All four Alpenas have a strong heritage, established by European and Scandinavian immigrants. They all have a history on railroad lines for the agriculture and lumber industries. ....
The Latest from the First This month, “The Latest from the First” looks at the impending shutdown of U.S.-23, which will force a long detour. Maybe you’ve heard the old saying “In Michigan, there are just two seasons: winter and ‘Road Under Construction. ” Northern Michiganders justifiably fear the inevitable highway closures that complicate their lives. Transportation in this region has passed through three stages. First came passenger ships, like the City of Alpena of the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Co., which began linking Lake Huron’s coastal communities in 1893. To get an idea of how the city of Alpena bustled with activity when the City of Alpena steamed into port, check out the colorized postcard blown up to billboard size on the side of the Martz Opera House on Chisholm Street downtown. It depicts a crowded ship, with some of the passengers ready to disembark, and a crowded wharf, with people waiting to greet them, others waiting ....