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Alcona County police update
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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 Dec. 15 to 21, 81 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 7 Arrests: 0 Car/Deer: 8 Traffic/Traffic ...
Montmorency County police update
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Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release Dec. 22, 2025 Total: 93 Alarms: 0 Animal Control: 6 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...
Consumers Energy prepares for high winds from second year-end storm
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MICHIGAN — In a press release on Sunday, Consumers Energy stated that it was preparing crews to restore power ahead of a second storm that will end 2025 with high winds and the potential for power outages. Consumers Energy states in the release that the public should be ready for winds ...
Marine sanctuary recognizes volunteers, staff milestones
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ALPENA — The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) celebrated a banner year in volunteerism on Dec. 16 and named its “Volunteer of the Year,” Cynthia Kelly, an Alpena resident. Sophie Stuart, TBNMS volunteer coordinator and education and outreach specialist, said there were 80 ...
Alpena Township faces firefighting shortage, millage needed
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ALPENA – The Alpena Township Fire Department faces a familiar foe, staffing shortages and the need to pass a new millage. At the Alpena Township Board or Trustees meeting earlier this month, Fire Chief Tim Baker informed the board of staffing concerns due to personnel leaving the ...