ALPENA — Paul Walchak, 58, was sentenced to nine months in jail and three years probation on charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and third-degree child abuse at the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena Monday.
Judge Donald McLennan ...
ALPENA — The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force said in a Monday press release that James Edward Smith II, 45, of Alpena, was arrested for aggravated child sexually abusive activity, aggravated distributing or promoting child ...
~ Art in the Loft’s “SummerView” exhibit is on display now through Sept. 6 at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Classes are offered, and scholarships are available. Visit artintheloft.org, or call 989-356-4877.
~ Besser Museum ...
Timber Lane, between Golf Course Road and Woodview Drive, in the Charter Township of Alpena, will have intermittent road closures for necessary utility repairs from 8 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. today. The temporary road closure will affect local traffic as well as emergency vehicles. ...
As of 3 p.m. on Monday, the recreational gas pump at the Alpena Marina is out of service for currently unknown mechanical issues. The Class B Operator responsible for maintaining the Alpena Marina Fuel System has been alerted to this issue and it will be considered an emergency repair. They ...
ALPENA — Meag Schwartz, founder and president of Great Lakes Great Responsibility, said there are many ways community members can participate in Plastic Free July 2025 and reduce their consumption of single-use plastics.
Plastic Free July is an international annual campaign, according to ...