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Wardlaw trial scheduled, Crane sentencing adjourned

ALPENA — A trial date was scheduled for Troy Wardlaw, 56, in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena County on Monday at a status conference hearing. Wardlaw is charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver 50 to 450 grams of cocaine and one count of weapons felony firearm. Wardlaw ...

County’s fairground deed protects right to host annual fair

ALPENA — The Alpena Fair Society and Alpena County retain certain rights, per the deed which was created at the sale of property, which became the Alpena County Fairgrounds. Amid uncertainty of future development on county property, county officials maintain that the deed will still be ...

Drinking Water Week 2026: Protecting a vital resource in Michigan

ALPENA — DHD4 and NMPHA emphasize safe drinking water and encourage regular water testing. District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) and the Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA) are joining communities across the nation in celebrating Drinking Water Week, May 3-9. Led by the ...

Montmorency County police update

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release April 27, 2026 Total: 94 Alarms: 3 Animal Control: 8 Traffic Arrests: 1 OWI Arrests: 1 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...

Donation helps infusion patients stay comfortable during treatment

ALPENA - Patients receiving chemotherapy and other infusion treatments at the Alpena Cancer Center will now experience greater comfort, warmth and dignity thanks to the support of local donors to MyMichigan Health Foundation. Because of the community’s generosity, the Foundation recently ...