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The year that was, 2025

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ALPENA — There was no shortage of local news in Northeast Michigan this year. From the historic ice storm, the local homeless issue coming to light, to new stores opening and others closing, it seemed like each day there was a new story to tell or provide an update on. Below is a recap of ...

Crane in court for probable cause conference

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ALPENA — Violet Crane, 21, appeared in the 88th District Court on Tuesday for a probable cause conference. Crane is charged with one count of unlawful driving away, which is a felony offense. Crane was arrested at the scene of a recent police involved shooting in Alpena, but her charges are ...

Monday is deadline for Alpena Chamber awards

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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award and the Business of the Year Award. These awards, along with many others, will be given out at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on February 12, 2026. The Zonta Club of Alpena is also ...

Alpena County to host two meetings on Friday

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The Alpena County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual organizational meeting today at 1 p.m. and that meeting will be followed by a special commissioners meeting beginning at 1:30 p.m. During the special meeting, the commissioners will receive an update on the recently opened homeless ...

Onaway woman dies in crash

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CHEBOYGAN COUNTY — A 55-year-old woman from Onaway was killed when the vehicle she was driving, traveling east on M-68 crossed the centerline and collided head on with a westbound delivery van. In a press release on Tuesday, the Michigan State Police- Gaylord Post say it believes the ...