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Jacobs bound over to circuit court

Jesse Mark Jacobs of Alpena is escorted into district court for a preliminary exam Thursday. Jacobs is being charged with making a terrorist threat.
May 8, 2008

Jesse Mark Jacobs, 19, of Alpena was bound over to circuit court for making a terrorist threat following a preliminary exam Thursday.

The charges originate from allegations he made a threatening comment in the Alpena Mall parking lot that lead others to believe he intended to shoot Alpena High School students while they entered senior prom.

“There’s probable cause that this crime occurred the threat of terrorism and probable cause that Jesse M. Jacobs, did it, made the threat that is,” said Alpena County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Judi Twarozynski. “He’s being charged with false report or threat of terrorism. It’s 20 years and or $20,000 fine. And basically how it reads is that he did threaten to commit the act of terrorism or did communicate that threat to another person.”

During the exam the prosecution brought in five witnesses in addition to a Model 12 Varmint rifle found in the Jacob’s home. According to witness Dave Karschnick Jr.

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Judge rules in favor of city

May 8, 2008

The City of Alpena’s original offer stands, according to Circuit Court Judge John Kowalski, and former city manager Michael Uskiewicz will not receive any payments beyond that proposal.

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Hillman, PIE&G differ on judge's decision

May 8, 2008

The Village of Hillman and the Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op have different interpretations of the recent decision issued by Administrative Law Judge Sharon L.

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Tri-Township board fires EMT

May 8, 2008

The Tri-Township EMS Board voted unanimously to terminate EMT William Baker Wednesday evening.

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A group exercise

May 7, 2008

On Wednesday morning not a student nor teacher could be found in the halls of Hinks Elementary School. In fact, one would be hard pressed to believe school was in session.

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City has tentative deal fo r DPW facility

May 7, 2008

The former Alpena Department of Public Works facility may have a new owner, if a deal recently approved by the municipal council is finalized.

The municipal council approved the sale of the building, located at 615 W.

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