Lifelong Learners to visit museum
ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) will explore the newest exhibit on Monday from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. The newest exhibit shows the history and heritage of the Great Lakes fisheries, how they have been threatened by invasive species, and the need for citizen ...
Alpena Chamber nearing fireworks goal, seeks help
ALPENA — The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce is getting close to meeting its fundraising goal for the annual fireworks display in Alpena on July 3. In a press release, the Chamber says it is now just under $4,000 away from fully funding the fireworks show. The Chamber says in the press ...
Individuals impersonating Alpena County Sheriff’s Office personnel
ALPENA COUNTY — The Alpena County Sheriff’s Office alerted the public to a currently circulating scam involving callers fraudulently claiming to be deputies with our agency, according to a press release on Tuesday. According to the release, the office has received multiple reports that scammers are impersonating Undersheriff Cash Kroll and instructing individuals to visit local retailers such as Walmart or Meijer to send money. In one reported case, the scammer claimed there was a “gag order” in place, telling the individual they could not speak to anyone about the ...
Alpena County Sheriff’s Office warns public, bond scams
ALPENA COUNTY — The Alpena County Sheriff’s Office warned the public about a recent scam involving fraudulent bond payment requests in a press release on Tuesday. According to the release, a citizen recently reported that they had been contacted regarding a bond payment for an ...