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POLICE BLOTTER — Alcona handles 98 complaints, Montmorency 102

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Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week Sept. 8 to 14, 98 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 11 Arrests: 1 Warrant Arrest: 1 Car/Deer: ...

Health department terminates contract, releasing Bryan

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ROGERS CITY — Michael Newman, District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) secretary, began the health board meeting on Tuesday with a motion to terminate their contract with District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2), thus releasing Denise Bryan, DHD4 administrative health officer, from her ...

Update sheds light on staffing shortage at Alpena Public Schools

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ALPENA — A shortage of staff, particularly teachers and instructional assistants, is a statewide and local issue for school districts in Michigan, including Alpena Public Schools. At the APS board workshop meeting Monday night, the board heard the annual finances and human resources update. ...

Saturday is Alpena Farmers Market Kids Day

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ALPENA — The Alpena Farmers Market is gearing up for their annual Kids Day event, happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. J.B. Cook, president of the Alpena Farmers Market, said that the whole field will be filled with free, family-friendly attractions at Mich-e-ke-wis Park in ...

Chopped Challenge supports the fight against cancer

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ALPENA — Two Alpena men are willing to sacrifice their long hair during the local Chopped Challenge to help support the fight against cancer. Leo Maiolo, the morning disc jockey for 105.7 The Bird, and listener Justin Lahaie are taking part in a fundraiser where each is attempting to ...