×

Local News

Elowski restitution amount reduced to approximately $200,000

ALPENA — The State of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (ADB) released a new order reducing former Attorney Michelle Elowski’s restitution from $266,091 to a total of $201,591. The order was issued on April 29. The original order of restitution and disbarment for Elowski was issued on ...

Gas prices squeeze Alpena emergency services, impact trucking companies

ALPENA – With gasoline prices averaging just a tick under $5 a gallon in Northeast Michigan and diesel fuel hovering near $6 a gallon, local police, firefighters, and truckers are absorbing some of the steepest cost increases in recent memory. The city fleet of law enforcement vehicles puts ...

911 surcharge renewal, Alpena County voters vote ‘yes’

ALPENA — There may not have been many of them, but the voters who did cast ballots on Tuesday made sure Alpena County 911 continues to be funded. During a special election on Tuesday, voters approved a renewal of the $3 surcharge on phonelines that helps cover the cost of 911 by a large ...

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 ...