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LWV to host informational programs on Michigan ballot proposals

ALPENA — Three free, informational presentations to help voters understand the upcoming statewide ballot proposals will be hosted by the League of Women Voters of Northeast Michigan (LWV) in October, according to a LWV press release on Thursday. These educational sessions are open to the public. This November, Michigan voters will decide on two statewide ballot measures: – Proposal 1: A constitutional measure determining whether-or-not to convene a convention to rewrite the Michigan Constitution. – Proposal 2: A legislative measure regarding restrictions on political ...

Rep. Cavitt announces October office hours

State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, will host local office hours in Cheboygan and Alpena, according to a press release from Cavitt’s office. The office hours will take place on the following times and locations: Friday, Oct. 16: – Step Inn, from 1 to 2 p.m. in Cheboygan Friday, ...

Rep. Cavitt testifies on plan to protect Michigan children serving lemonade

MICHIGAN — State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, this week testified in front of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs in support of his plan to protect the rights of Michigan children seeking to run lemonade stands, according to a press release from Cavitt’s office. “Children in my ...

Data center tensions simmer across the state

LANSING – The expansion of hyperscale data centers in the state is inflaming tensions between some community residents and their governments as local officials balance the unpopularity of data centers, the economic pressure from corporations and the limits of local authority. According to the annual State of the State Survey from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, 70% of those surveyed opposed the construction of hyperscale data centers in their communities, and over half thought that such data centers are bad for the environment or ...

Alpena Township approves motion to acquire emergency generator

ALPENA – The Alpena Township Board of Trustees on Monday approved a letter of understanding that assigns a county-owned emergency generator to the township for backup power during outages and disasters. The agreement is between the Charter Township of Alpena and the County of Alpena ...

Bobolts bound over on multiple child abuse, assault charges

ALPENA — Frederick Bobolts, 62, was bound over on assault, child abuse, and stalking charges on Wednesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Bobolts had multiple assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and stalking charges filed against him, and one charge for animals killing/torturing. At the first part of his preliminary examination on Sept. 2, Bobolts’s three children testified regarding the child abuse charges. The News does not name minor victims or victims of alleged domestic violence. Testimony alleged that in one of the incidents, the mother and three kids were ...