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New charges expected to be filed against Beck in the next week

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ROGERS CITY — Theodore Beck, 65, had a status conference hearing at the 53rd Circuit Court on Monday, where it was announced that new charges are expected to be filed in the next week. Beck is charged with four counts of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. In May, The News reported ...

Gentry says New Year’s Eve downtown was a success

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ALPENA — Downtown Alpena rang in the New Year by raising a New Year’s Eve ball and fireworks for its second annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Anne Gentry, Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) executive director, said this year’s celebration was "definitely bigger,” giving ...

Local Girl Scouts earn awards

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The new Rainbow Bridge at the Alpena County Fairgrounds was the Silver Project for local Girl Scouts Kenna Mousseau and Anna Leddy. It’s the second highest award that a Girl Scout can earn. The bridge was constructed for grieving pet owners so they can place pet collars, tags and other items ...

Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild meets Thursday

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The Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Alpena. The Guild follows Alpena Public School’s snow policy, so if there is no school, the meeting will be cancelled.