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Health department discusses budget deficit

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ALPENA — The District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) health board discussed the severity of their budget deficit at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. Michelle Konwinski, DHD4 financial officer, told the health board that they are receiving a harm reduction grant and an emergency ...

Family engagement supports student success

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ALPENA — Family engagement is vital to student success, and MiFamily, a grant funded program with engagement centers throughout Michigan, is helping educators engage families with their students’ learning. Jean Kowalski is the MiFamily engagement coordinator for Region No. 3, which covers ...

Armageddon return to Aplex on Saturday

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On Saturday, a trio of hair-metal tribute bands will perform at the Aplex in Alpena. The annual Armageddon - Def Leppard, Ratt, and Poison Tribute is returning and tickets are on sale now on the Aplex website and will be available at the door. The cost of a ticket is $20 and doors for the ...

Prano sentenced to maximum of 50 years on CSC charge

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ALPENA — John Prano, 34, was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison in the 26th Circuit Court on Tuesday on one charge of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) first degree for exploiting a child. Prano was found guilty inafter a three day jury trial in October of one count of CSC first degree for a ...

Horton’s bond reduced to $200,000 for child abuse charge

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ALPENA — Sabrina Horton, 22, charged with one count of first degree child abuse in Alcona County, had her bond lowered to $200,000 cash/surety/10% on Tuesday. Horton’s bond was originally set at $450,000 cash/surety/10%. At her arraignment on Jan. 12, First Appearance Attorney Justin ...