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Michelle Elowski headed to trial

MIO — Michelle Elowski, the former Alpena attorney accused of embezzling money from clients, is expected to face trial in mid-October after she and the county prosecutor failed to reach a plea deal. Trial is currently scheduled for Oct. 14 to 18 in the 23rd Circuit Court in Mio, a court ...

Alpena Public Schools seeks more bus drivers

ALPENA — Alpena Public Schools administrators say they have enough bus drivers to kick off the school year on Monday, but its roster of drivers is so thin that if there is a string of illnesses, parents may have to find a way to get their children to school. Last year, there were about ...

‘Get them in the garden’ at the Hoop House

ALPENA — The Hoop House, located on the Alpena Community College campus, provides organic produce to those in the community who might not have access to fresh, nutritious food. A true community garden, the fenced-in garden and indoor growing area is carefully managed by Amy Dodge and kept up ...

DPI lays out next steps in plant’s closure in Alpena

ALPENA — Decorative Panels International laid out its plan on Tuesday on how it intends to decommission the old plant in Alpena. The plant announced it was closing in February and laid off more than 150 employees. The company said the closure was due to economic stress and pressure. ...