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Haske sentenced to a maximum of 25 years in prison

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ALPENA — Dustin Haske, 35, was sentenced to a minimum of six years in prison with a maximum of 25 years for one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct in the 26th Circuit Court on Wednesday. He was also sentenced to a lifetime of ...

Wardlaw arraigned on drug charges

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ALPENA — Troy Wardlaw, 56, was arraigned in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena on Wednesday. Wardlaw is charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver 50 to 450 grams of cocaine. Judge Ed Black said he would enter a not guilty plea on Wardlaw’s behalf, which is a standard ...

Alpena Township firefighters conduct ice rescue training

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ALPENA – Ice fishing and winter recreation are well underway in Northeast Michigan. To prepare for any winter water or ice rescues, the Alpena Township Fire Department conducted its annual training exercises on Tuesday night, at the Alpena County fairgrounds. Alpena Township Fire Chief Tim ...

Alpena town hall on homelessness rescheduled

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The Sunrise Mission's town hall meeting that was originally scheduled for tonight was changed to Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Alpena High School. Michigan State Representative Cam Cavitt, R Cheboygan, will be in attendance to address the local homeless crisis.

Landlord charged with CSC crimes

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ALPENA — In July 2025, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post began investigating a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) complaint that occurred in Green Township in Alpena County. During the investigation, troopers learned that 78-year-old Thomas Serino of Vanderbilt is a ...