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Voters renew AMA ESD special education millage

ALPENA – Voters in the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District on Tuesday renewed the special education millage that supports students with disabilities across the region. The 1.2872-mill renewal passed 9,974 to 4,829, or 67.38% in favor, according to unofficial results from ...

Cavitt wins a third term

ALPENA — Michigan House of Representative Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, won his reelection for Michigan's 106th State House of Representatives district. This will be Cavitt’s third term serving Northeast Michigan. In Alpena County, Cavitt brought in 8,663 votes. His Democratic opponent, Mary ...

Communities gear up for holiday food bank collections

LANSING – As the holiday season is fast approaching, food banks in Michigan are gearing up for the busiest time of the year. In Detroit, a holiday food drive is already on the calendar. According to its website, WDIV-TV (Channel 4) is partnering with Capuchin Soup Kitchen for its annual ...

Road closure in Glennie

GLENNIE - A portion of F-30 and Glennie Road in Glennie will be closed today and on Thursday. The road commission crew and contractors will be working west of Cole Road replacing and lining an under-road culvert. A detour will be set up to utilize Rickel Road, Clouse Road, and Kimberline Road.

Pre-trial motion filed by defense in Pokorzynski CSC case

ALPENA — Aaron Pokorzynski, 37, had a hearing on Monday in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena. A recently filed pre-trial motion was discussed, as well as other motions that the defense may file in the future. Pokorzynski is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts ...