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Wardlaw examination adjourned

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ALPENA — Troy Wardlaw, 56, charged with possession with intent to deliver 50 to 450 grams of cocaine, appeared in the 88th District Court on Wednesday for his examination, which was adjourned. Wardlaw’s defense counsel, Bill Pfeifer, asked Judge Alan Curtis for an adjournment of the ...

Alpena County budget changes and spending freeze

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ALPENA — The Alpena County Commissioners met on Wednesday and discussed various action items which included changes to the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget and a spending freeze for the rest of the year. Finding Your Way Home pilot program County Administrator Jesse Osmer highlighted ...

Friendship Room operating out of Trinity Episcopal Church

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ALPENA — Christina Kihn, director of the Friendship Room, told The News that the Friendship Room is still recovering from a fire that occurred there on Nov. 5. Kihn told The News that when the boiler room caught fire, smoke went throughout the entire building. “We are trying to get ...

Alpena Alcona Credit Union (AAACU) gives back to Northeast Michigan

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Alpena Alcona Credit Union (AAACU) has recently participated in various volunteer and charitable activities around Northeast Michigan, which includes donations and providing financial literacy education. AAACU raises money for school food programs According to an AAACU press release, the ...

APS board workshop meeting location changed to Wildcat Den

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The Alpena Public Schools board of education will hold their workshop meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday in the Wildcat Den at Alpena High School, according to a Tuesday press release. The primary agenda item will be the facility plan presentation from Kingscott Associates.

APS to host “Reimagine our Future” forum next Wednesday

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Alpena Public Schools invites all students, families, staff, and community members to a key community engagement forum to discuss the district's "Reimagine Our Future" facility planning. The forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Alpena High School Wildcat Den. This event is a ...