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Pokorzynski denied leave to appeal

ALPENA — An application for leave to appeal was denied by the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) in the case of Aaron Pokorzynski, 37, who is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of first- degree criminal sexual conduct. The first-degree charges refer to a case ...

APS considering $29 million bond proposal for May 2027

ALPENA — The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education is considering a $29 million bond proposal in May that could make additional improvements to local schools. The plan is still in its infancy, but it would include no millage increase from the 2026 debt levy. The potential bond proposal ...

Alpena Municipal Council considers concrete program bid

ALPENA – The Alpena Municipal Council considered a contract for the city concrete program for this year. Bedrock Contracting & Excavating submitted a bid for service for $144,165, which was the sole bid received for the sidewalk and curb repair program across Alpena. Council was expected ...

Alpena bagged lawn material and brush schedule

ALPENA — Beginning this year, the composting bags will be required for lawn waste to be picked up curbside. Plastic bags will not be collected. The use of the bags brings multiple benefits to the city’s composting program which include being less labor intensive, eliminating landfilling ...

Natural gas main repair in Alpena

ALPENA — Beginning today, residents and commuters in Alpena are advised that contractors for DTE will be performing repair work on the natural gas distribution system on Ripley Blvd. Work Details: • Location: On Ripley Blvd at the 3rd Avenue Intersection on the northeast corner • Schedule: The project is scheduled to last approximately 2-3 days, weather permitting. Crews will work during standard daytime hours. • Traffic Impact: While there is no full road closure planned at this time, lane shifts and temporary single-lane traffic may be necessary to ensure crew and public ...