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Alpena man arrested for possession of sexually abusive material, activity

ALPENA — A  33-year-old Alpena man has been arrested for aggravated child sexually abusive activity, possessing child sexually abusive material, and using a computer to commit a crime, the Michigan State Police announced Tuesday. As a result of the investigation, several electronic devices ...

Drugs found in undergarments during arrest

ALPENA — On Sunday, a 48-year-old-woman was pulled over by the Michigan State Police for several violations. Troopers located three syringes and a foil wrap containing suspected heroin. Additional drug paraphernalia was found inside the vehicle, indicating heroin use.  The suspect was ...

Alcona officers respond after vehicle falls through ice

BARTON CITY — On Sunday morning, deputies from the Alcona County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle that had fallen through the ice during a fishing tournament on Jewell Lake in Barton City. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time it fell through the ice and it became ...

Alpena Public Schools close ahead of winter storm

ALPENA – Alpena Public Schools announced they are closing early today ahead of a winter storm. The Alpena area started to see snow flurries about 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the area from 1 p.m. today through 7 p.m. Thursday. ...

Get Into Your Sanctuary program educates area third-graders

ALPENA — On Monday morning, 22 third-grade students from Ella White arrived at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center bright and early to start a three-week learning session. The first session topic is, “Humans and the Great Lakes.” “It’s an immersive experience where they are ...

Cuts likely as Alpena Township trustees work to reduce public safety deficit

ALPENA — The Alpena Township Board of Trustees has some cuts to make to reduce a projected large deficit from its public safety budget, which includes the Township Fire Department. During a special budget meeting Tuesday, the trustees made some minor cuts, but the projected deficit of ...