Time to dig deep
News Photo by Crystal Nelson
Susan Nielsen, United Way Board President Donna Tucker and Craig Stoker pick up bags to deliver to area businesses and organizations participating in the United Way’s annual fund-raising campaign. The campaign begins Sept. 12 and ends Nov. 5. Executive Director Germaine Stoppa said she thinks this year’s $300,000 goal is acheivable because people in Alpena dig deep when they know it’s a worthy cause.
Ericksen guilty of assault with intent to commit murder
A jury found Chad Ericksen guilty of assault with intent to commit murder Wednesday afternoon in the stabbing of Ervin Ritthaler Jr. at the 26th Circuit Court.
Ericksen had been accused of stabbing Ritthaler on Dec.
Neumann clears up issues of hyperbaric chamber
Past Fire Marshal Andy Neumann addressed trustees at the Alpena Regional Medical Center Wednesday night about a number of misunderstandings that are circulating throughout the community regarding the decision to close the hospital’s hyperbaric chamb
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The ongoing parking problem in Hillman continues to create problems for locals and authorities.
» Full StoryZBA approves ATI's variance request
A variance granted by the Alpena Zoning Board of Appeals will allow for continued development at ATI Casting, the former site of Thunder Bay Manufacturing.
» Full StoryStabbing trial under way
The trial of Chad Ericksen, who has been charged with assault with intent to commit murder, began Tuesday in 26th Circuit Court with a jury selection and testimony from eight witnesses.
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