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Phillips preliminary examination waived, case moves to Circuit Court

ALPENA — Heather Philips, 42, preliminary examination was waived on Tuesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Phillips is charged with controlled substance possession (narcotic/cocaine) less than 25 grams and controlled substance - maintaining a drug house. She was given a $10,000 ...

Alpena Township fire chief will not renew contract; last day is Nov. 30

ALPENA – Alpena Township Fire Chief Tim Baker will leave the department Nov. 30 after telling trustees he will not seek another term; a decision he said is based only on family needs and not on contract talks with the township. The Alpena Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday ...

2026 bagged lawn material and brush schedule

ALPENA — This year, the composting bags will be required for lawn waste to be picked up curbside. Plastic bags will not be collected. The use of the bags brings multiple benefits to the City’s composting program which include being less labor intensive, eliminating landfilling the black ...

Downtown Worship in Alpena

ALPENA — The Living Hope Church is hosting a downtown worship service on Saturday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Culligan Plaza in Alpena. The general public is welcome to attend.

Matthews has murder charges dropped

ALPENA — Devin Matthews, 23, had a pair of second-degree murder charges and other felonies dropped on Tuesday in the 88th District court. Mathews was driving and was involved in a serious car crash in 2024 that claimed the life of two people. Judge Alan Curtis, 88th District Court judge, ...