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Cheboygan movie theater owner sent to prison
March 27, 2013 – 5:00 pm | Comments Off
Cheboygan movie theater owner sent to prison

The owner of several movie theaters in northern Michigan has been sentenced to prison.

City needs to raise rates to pay for water/sewer systems
March 27, 2013 – 12:13 am | Comments Off
City needs to raise rates to pay for water/sewer systems

A recently completed study shows the City of Alpena isn’t charging its customers enough to maintain its water and sewer systems.

COA dismisses appeal linked to coal-fired power plant in Rogers City
March 27, 2013 – 12:11 am | Comments Off
COA dismisses appeal linked to coal-fired power plant in Rogers City

The Michigan Court of Appeals has dismissed an argument filed by two environmental groups who believe the DEQ made a mistake in issuing a permit to build a coal-fired power plant in Rogers City.

3 interested in Fortier’s seat
March 27, 2013 – 12:09 am | Comments Off
3 interested in Fortier’s seat

Three men are interested in filling a vacancy on the board of Alpena County Commissioners, which was created earlier this month, following the death of Commissioner Richard Fortier.

ARMC balance sheet remains strong
March 27, 2013 – 12:08 am | Comments Off
ARMC balance sheet remains strong

Alpena Regional Medical Center’s finances remained strong during February.

68 year-old pleads guilty to bribing Alpena City police officer
March 27, 2013 – 12:06 am | Comments Off
68 year-old pleads guilty to bribing Alpena City police officer

A drunk driver who tried to bribe an officer from the City of Alpena could avoid jail time if he stays out of further trouble with the law.

Federally-funded unemployment benefits reduced
March 27, 2013 – 12:05 am | Comments Off
Federally-funded unemployment benefits reduced

An improving jobless rate isn’t necessarily good news for everybody.

Ban on cellphones for teen drivers to take effect
March 27, 2013 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Ban on cellphones for teen drivers to take effect

Michigan is launching a public information campaign about a new law that takes effect this week that prohibits teen drivers from using a hand-held cellphone while behind the wheel.