Meanwhile, some residents want to know more about what happened April 27.
APD announced on March 5 that police had arrested Allan Hughes, of Wyoming, Michigan, in Arizona on several charges related to the April 27 incident. The second man, not identified, apparently remained on the run. Police have released no further information.
Police have not said why the men broke into the home, whether two guns found on the roadside during the manhunt belonged to the men or were their only weapons, how the men escaped, or why police felt the men no longer posed a threat to the community.
Alpena Police Chief Joel Jett in an email to The News on Tuesday that disclosing other details could be detrimental to the success of the still-active investigation and he’ll provide more information to the public at the appropriate time.
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Emma Gagnon, an employee at Mangos Tequila Bar, pours a large frozen Margarita on Wednesday. Downtown Alpena could become a social district, which would allow businesses to serve cocktails to customers, who then can take drinks with them and consume them outdoors in common areas owned by the public like parks. Alcohol could also be allowed in some businesses that don’t serve food or drinks.
ALPENA Visitors to downtown Alpena this summer could soon be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the area, all while having a cocktail in hand.
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Residents in Alpena will see a small increase in water bills this summer, as the city approved a $0.30 per 1,000 combined increase. The move was made due to increased demand and operations cost.
ALPENA Residents in Alpena will see a slight increase on their water bills beginning this summer.
At Monday’s Alpena Municipal Council meeting, council voted to raise water and sewer rates 0.30 cents per 1,000 gallons of each.
The rates, beginning July 1, will be $6.65 per 1,000 gallons, and $6.79 per 1,000 gallons for sewer services. Additional fees are also on the bill.
City Engineer Rich Sullenger said increases in the cost of operations, demand, and a need for capital improvements require a fee hike. He said the fact Alpena Township is paying much less than city customers also resulted in a large loss of revenue needed to cover infrastructure projects.
Alpena
The Alpena Municipal Council approved a contract with Donald Gilmet of Gilmet Construction Services. It also approved a budget amendment request to increase the capital vehicles account for the installation of specialized equipment for a police patrol vehicle in the amount of $11,751.
It also approved a pair of events for this year. Art on the Bay is to be held July 14-18 and the 150th Anniversary Celebration Block Party to be held at St.
Paul Lutheran Church on June 20.
Council went into closed session, but no action was taken when the open session resumed.
Alpena Township
The Alpena Township Board of Trustees received an economic development report from Mike Mahler, economic development director for Target Alpena. He informed the board on current and upcoming projects in the community.
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Josh Orr looks out over the Blair Street pier while visiting the park in Alpena on Wednesday. High water levels have caused damage to the structure, and the city is trying to find funding to make the needed repairs.
ALPENA Strong winds, ice, and high water levels in the Alpena area over the last several years have taken a toll on several areas along the shoreline of Lake Huron, including the Blair Street pier.
A plan is underway to repair the damaged structure now with water levels receding, but before the work commences, the city needs to find funding to pay for it.