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Pre-trial motion filed by defense in Pokorzynski CSC case

ALPENA — Aaron Pokorzynski, 37, had a hearing on Monday in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena. A recently filed pre-trial motion was discussed, as well as other motions that the defense may file in the future. Pokorzynski is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts ...

Emergency preparedness update at health department

ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Katie Detegen gave an update of the DHD4 emergency preparedness program noting new supplies the department has received and generator maintenance guidelines in response to ice storms the past two years in ...

Cavitt wins a third term

ALPENA — Michigan House of Representative Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, won his reelection for Michigan's 106th State House of Representatives district. This will be Cavitt’s third term serving Northeast Michigan. In Alpena County, Cavitt brought in 8,663 votes. His Democratic opponent, Mary ...

Alpena County voters renew veterans millage

ALPENA – Alpena County voters on Tuesday renewed the property tax that pays for the county's Department of Veterans Affairs. The 0.21-mill renewal passed 5,862 to 1,613, or 78.42% in favor, according to unofficial results from the Alpena County Clerk's office. Results were certified by the ...

Voters renew AMA ESD special education millage

ALPENA – Voters in the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District on Tuesday renewed the special education millage that supports students with disabilities across the region. The 1.2872-mill renewal passed 9,974 to 4,829, or 67.38% in favor, according to unofficial results from ...

Bergman earns another term in Congress

WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, was reelected to another two-year term on Tuesday and will continue to represent Michigan's 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. Bergman defeated Democrat candidate Callie Barr, a Democrat from Traverse ...