ALPENA — A pair of Northeast Michigan businesses have received money from the Michigan Strategic Fund through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Match on Main program. In a press release on Tuesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced two $25,000 grants, one for the Alpena ...
ALPENA — Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary for Medicaid. Medicaid was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The program provides health insurance to low-income seniors, children, and people ...
As families gear up for a new school year, the District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) and Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA) is reminding parents and caregivers to prioritize important health screenings and services that help children succeed in the classroom. From preschool ...
Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week July 21 to 27, 145 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 20 Arrests: 1 Domestic: 1 Car/Deer: ...
ALPENA — The U.S.Senate is preparing to vote on important funding that could impact commercial air service in Alpena. The Senate Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing, Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act last week and in it, ...
ALPENA — A grant-funded summer learning opportunity is helping kids stay on top of their skills over break. Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan is hosting four summer fun and learning sessions for Alpena Public Schools students entering fourth through sixth grades. The sessions are funded ...