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Victim advocate training brings trainees from across Michigan

ALPENA — Victim advocates traveled to Alpena from across Michigan to participate in a two-day Victim Services Unit (VSU) training on Friday and Saturday and held at the Alpena Community College. Victim advocates work with county sheriff’s offices across the state and are trained by the ...

Suspect arraigned on felony drug charges

Alpena - A suspect was arrested and has been arraigned on multiple felonies after he crashed his motorcycle while in possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other items indicating intent to distribute the illegal drugs. On Oct. 28 at approximately 8:57 p.m., a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on Long Lake Highway. While the trooper was attempting to initiate the traffic stop, the motorcycle accelerated rapidly before the trooper could initiate the stop. A short distance later, the motorcycle ...

Adopt a Shelf community program

ALPENA - HPC Credit Union is collaborating with St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store of Alpena for its Adopt A Shelf Community Program, where they purchase specific items for the shelves they adopt each month. St Vincent has proudly adopted the Kids Choice Zone along with the Hygiene and Home ...

MSP encourage Michiganders to make winter safety a priority

LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Nov. 8-14 as Winter Hazards Awareness Week. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD), is encouraging residents to prepare for winter weather and potential hazards associated with snow, ice and ...

Barch and McConnell exchange vows

Emily Marie Barch and Trevor Owen McConnell were united in marriage during a private ceremony on October 17, 2026 at 145 Water Street in Alpena, Michigan. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Clancy Cruise of Marysville, OH. The bride is the daughter of Louis Barch of Traverse ...