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James Walsh preliminary examination waived

ALPENA — James Walsh, 33, had his preliminary examination waived on Wednesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Walsh is charged with children – accosting for immoral purposes, computers – internet communication with another to commit a crime and resisting and obstructing ...

Grace Episcopal to host Harvest Dinner

LACHINE — Grace Episcopal Church at 13488 Long Rapids Road. in Lachine is hosting its Harvest Dinner. The event is slated for Sunday from 3 p.m. until 6 p. m. Cost is $15 per person, and kids are $8. Ham and scalloped potatoes, sliced ham, Sauerkraut and sausage, baked beans, squash, coleslaw, corn, fresh rolls, homemade pies and desserts are on the menu. For more information, please call 989-464-1141.

Bird City Michigan celebration

ALPENA - On Saturday, September 26, there will be a city-wide celebration of Bird City Michigan- Alpena. The day will begin at 8 a.m. with a guided morning bird walk starting at Sytek Park on Bagley Street. At noon until 4:00 booths/displays will be held at South Riverfront Park behind the old ...

Pokorzynski trial to be moved to January or February

ALPENA — The trial date for Aaron Pokorzynski, 31, was moved to begin on Jan. 26 according to court records, but that date will be changed again due to a scheduling conflict with Pokorzynski’s defense attorney Gary Springstead. Pokorzynski had a hearing on Tuesday in the 26th Circuit ...

DNR hosts lake sturgeon hatchery tours

ALPENA — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted tours of the lake sturgeon hatchery facility on Black River in Onaway on Saturday. Visitors had the opportunity to see the facility and the lake sturgeon raised there that will eventually be released into Black River and other parts ...