ALPENA — As of Friday, 51.6% of Alpena County residents 16 or older had been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to state data. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said Michigan can begin to fully reopen once 70% of its residents 16 and older have been vaccinated. The state says ...

ALPENA -- On the heels of record-low unemployment and restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, local business owners once again are struggling to find the needed employees to fully run their operations. Local businesses say there are several reasons people aren’t filling out ...

ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. If you’re viewing on a mobile device, turn your device ...

ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. If you’re viewing on a mobile device, turn your device ...

ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. If you’re viewing on a mobile device, turn your device ...

District Health Department No. 4 announced several new COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, which are available by appointment or walk-ins. Clinics are scheduled as follows: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday at the Health Department’s Alpena office, 100 Woods Circle. The Moderna vaccine is available ...