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Summer reading begins June 22 at the Alcona County Library

ALCONA COUNTY — Get ready to “Unearth a Story” during this year’s Summer Reading Program for all ages at the Alcona County Library! Summer Reading begins on June 22, at all library branches. Stop in at your local branch to sign up, read throughout the summer, and enter for chances to ...

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 ...