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 — As of Friday, 50.5% 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 54.8% ...

ALPENA — Federal money may ease the financial burden after someone dies after infection with COVID-19, but the emotional cost of such death is beyond compensation, local funeral directors say. SInce April 12, people who paid for COVID-19-related funeral expenses after January 20, 2020 can ...

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 — Finding a way to spend millions of dollars could prove difficult in Alpena County. The Alpena County Board of Commissioners continues to consider how to best utilize its portion of the American Rescue Plan Act, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden earlier ...

ALPENA — The Alpena Community College Board of Trustees on Thursday received a first look at a $16.1 million budget college officials are proposing for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget presented to the board is “a balanced budget,” and is about a $1.1 million increase over the ...