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Court of Appeals affirms trial court decision in Trout murder case

HARRISVILLE — In an opinion released Friday, the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) affirmed the the trial court’s conviction and sentencing of Aaron Trout for second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse after he appealed the decisions. A jury in January 2024 convicted Trout of ...

Public comment open for materials management plan

ALPENA — The Northeast Michigan Management Authority (NMMMA) and the Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) company presented to the Alpena County Commissioners on Sept. 22 regarding Northeast Michigan's material management plan (MMP) which is now required by the state of Michigan for all ...

Presque Isle Electric & Gas receives post-disaster funding

CHICAGO — On Monday, FEMA announced the approval of more than $21 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories ...

Full slate of events for Alcona library

HARRISVILLE — October is shaping up to be a busy month for the Alcona County Library. Below is a schedule of events, as well as a brief description of some of the events. Ongoing through October 21st: Northeast Michigan Artists Guild presents a juried exhibit entitled "Creative Eye." Come ...

Norway Ridge work bee

ALPENA — The Thunder Bay Trails Association is hosting a fall work bee at Norway Ridge Pathway on Oct. 10, at 9 a.m. Volunteers can help trim back brush and branches along the trail. Please bring work gloves and, if you have them, loppers or a rake. Dress for the weather. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed! Please send questions to the TBTA Facebook page.