ALPENA — Alpena’s hospital has again scored highly in a national safety ranking. MidMichigan Medical Center-Alpena received an A in spring 2021 rankings from the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit hospital watchdog organization based in Washington. The Alpena hospital also received an A in fall ...

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 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday morning that the state can begin to fully reopen once health officials fully vaccinate 70% of Michiganders 16 and older. As of Wednesday, about 37% of those Michiganders had been fully vaccinated against coronavirus infection, according to state ...

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 -- Alpena Public Schools will be saying goodbye to 17 longtime employees who have chosen to retire this year. Matt Poli, executive director for human resources and labor relations, announced the retirements during the board of education’s March and April regular board meetings. APS ...

ALPENA -- When the coronavirus pandemic began last spring, research planned in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary was canceled. This summer, however, scientists have received permission from both the state and federal government to renew research and expand upon many of the mapping and ...