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Mckinnon and Phillips preliminaries adjourned

ALPENA — Preliminary examinations for Benjamin Mckinnon, 46, and Heather Phillips, 42, were both adjourned on Wednesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Mckinnon is charged with five weapons felonies and four controlled substance possession felonies. He was given a $50,000 cash/surety bond 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 personal recognizance bond. Phillips’ preliminary examination was rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. ...

Fairboard violations discussed at county meeting

ALPENA — Alpena County Fairgrounds Manager Holly Akins told the Alpena County Facilities committee that she wishes the fairgrounds would be returned to the county in the same condition as it was when the county hands the property over to the Alpena County Fairboard during fair time. She ...

Texas Air National Guard pilot safe after F-16 crash in Michigan

ALPENA — A Texas Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, JBSA-Lackland, Texas, crashed during a routine training mission from the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center on Thursday near Traverse City, according to a U.S. Department of War press release. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft. The incident is under investigation, according to the release. Alpena Public Schools announced they were canceling the flyover for Friday’s Valor Game as a result of the incident. “Our thoughts are with the 149th Fighter Wing pilot and ...

F-16’s to roar over Alpena’s Valor Game vs. Gaylord

ALPENA – F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Texas Air National Guard are scheduled to roar north to south over Wildcat Stadium on Friday, seconds after the national anthem and just before kickoff of Alpena’s annual Valor Game against Gaylord. The flyover, approved for the 7 p.m. Big North ...

Osmer suggests fairgrounds move to Parks and Recreation

ALPENA — Alpena County Administrator Jesse Osmer opened discussion regarding restructuring the Parks and Recreation committee to include authority and management of the Alpena County Fairgrounds at the Alpena County Facilities committee meeting on Wednesday. Osmer also suggested moving the ...

League of Women Voters to host school board candidate event

League of Women Voters to Host Q & A Event with Alpena School Board Candidates Candidates for the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education will be on hand for a unique public forum titled "Candidating" on Sept. 23, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the 1st Presbyterian Church Social Room, located at ...