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Sheriff Stephenson sworn in, past president Michigan Sheriffs’ Association

HARRISVILLE – Alcona County Sheriff Scott Stephenson has served the past year as president of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association (MSA). Stephenson said he is most proud of keeping things running smoothly during a turbulent election year. Stephenson was recently sworn in as past president ...

Alpena County approves data center moratorium resolution

ALPENA — Alpena County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution encouraging local units of government to enact ordinances, restricting the development of data centers in Northeast Michigan. According to County Administrator Jesse Osmer, the commissioners had been approached by ...

Presque Isle County voters to decide recycling millage

ROGERS CITY – Presque Isle County voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to renew a property tax that supports the county's recycling program. The proposal asks voters to approve up to 0.2 mill for four years, from 2026 through 2029, for the acquisition, operation, maintenance, and ...

Alpena County airport reaches 10,000 enplanements

ALPENA — Alpena County Regional Airport meets its 10,000 enplanement goal three months early, racking in 10,123 for the year so far. Last year, the year to date (YTD) total ended September with 9,379 total enplanements. Now that the airport has successfully reached 10,000 enplanements, ...