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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 ...

WOVEN event next week

ALPENA — Women and young women in 6th grade and older are warmly invited to WOVEN (Women of Victory Experiencing Newness), a free event on Nov.10 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at New Life Christian Fellowship, located at 317 South Ripley Blvd., Alpena. Enjoy a shared meal as we connect, encourage one another, and grow together. Guest speaker, Julia Silkworth, will speak on the topic “Abide”, sharing from her own spiritual journey of coming to the Lord and experiencing the blessings of knowing Him and being known by Him. For more information, call 989-354-0095 or visit ...