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Assistant Attorney General receives national leadership award

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Friday that Assistant Attorney General Keith Underkoffler has been selected to receive the Council of State Governments (CSG) 20 under 40 Leadership Award. The CSG Award is given to 20 of the country’s outstanding elected and ...

Sanctuary Selections Film Competition

ALPENA - The Sunset Project, in partnership with the Thunder Bay International Film Festival, presents the Sanctuary Selections Film Competition, a unique opportunity for Great Lakes Region-based filmmakers to showcase their work, with a chance to win $5,000 to fund their next ...

Victim advocate training brings trainees from across Michigan

ALPENA — Victim advocates traveled to Alpena from across Michigan to participate in a two-day Victim Services Unit (VSU) training on Friday and Saturday and held at the Alpena Community College. Victim advocates work with county sheriff’s offices across the state and are trained by the ...

Suspect arraigned on felony drug charges

Alpena - A suspect was arrested and has been arraigned on multiple felonies after he crashed his motorcycle while in possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other items indicating intent to distribute the illegal drugs. On Oct. 28 at approximately 8:57 p.m., a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on Long Lake Highway. While the trooper was attempting to initiate the traffic stop, the motorcycle accelerated rapidly before the trooper could initiate the stop. A short distance later, the motorcycle ...

Adopt a Shelf community program

ALPENA - HPC Credit Union is collaborating with St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store of Alpena for its Adopt A Shelf Community Program, where they purchase specific items for the shelves they adopt each month. St Vincent has proudly adopted the Kids Choice Zone along with the Hygiene and Home ...