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Detroit Border Patrol agents arrest MS-13 gang member

DETROIT – U.S. Border Patrol agents made a significant arrest of two illegal aliens from El Salvador over the weekend, according to a press release from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. One of the men admitted to being a member of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and spent time in a ...

Hot ‘n Now coming soon

ALPENA — The relaunch of the Hot ‘n Now franchise is nearing its reality as the first of a pair of new fast-food buildings are getting close to being erected. Alpena developer Jeff Konczak and his partner, Gun Lake Investments, purchased the franchise late last year. Hot ‘n Now was a ...

Equine therapy: The horse-human connection

ALPENA — Ashley Donajkowski, owner of MKM Equine Synergy Services, said she’s transitioning her equine services to offer more holistic, mental health-oriented services. Donajkowski hosts various equestrian camps and clinics at her farm in Posen. She explained that the camps focus on ...

Alpena Sheriff’s Office debuts Scoop Squad ice cream truck

ALPENA — If you attended the Fourth of July parade in Alpena, you may have seen a brand-new addition to the Alpena County Sheriff Office’s fleet: an ice cream truck. The truck was formerly an ambulance, Alpena County Sheriff Erik Smith said. Now, it is wrapped in blue, covered in ...

Seven gardens featured on Alpena Garden Club’s Garden Tour on Saturday

ALPENA — The Alpena Garden Club’s Summer Garden Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, featuring seven beautiful local gardens. Tickets are $10 per adult, and free for children younger than age 12. “This is our major fundraiser for the year,” said B.J. Sander, ...