ALPENA — On Tuesday, Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, with a tiebreaker from Vice President JD Vance. Part of the bill aims at cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid, which might have ugly impacts on rural health services. Thunder Bay Community ...
ALPENA — A team of district staff has been working to set the guardrails on how Artificial Intelligence can be used appropriately in the classroom. At the Alpena Public Schools regular board meeting Monday, APS Director of Curriculum for grades six to 12 Matt Poli spoke to the board about ...
Leading up to and following Independence Day, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is urging caution and courtesy from those who celebrate, a Wednesday press release stated. “If you plan to use fireworks, it’s your responsibility to know the law pertaining to when and where they can be legally ...
On Wednesday at 8:35 a.m. Alcona County Central Dispatch received a 911 call about a residential structure fire on Willert Street in Curtis Township. The Curtis Township Fire Department and deputies from the Alcona County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the scene. Upon their arrival it was ...
Onaway’s Independence Day parade is known for its hometown charm, but this year, something extraordinary is rolling into view — and it’s under wraps until parade time, a Wednesday press release stated. A never-before-seen float created by Moran Iron Works (MIW), in partnership with the ...
Fees for City of Alpena boat launch permits have changed as of Tuesday, according to a press release from the City of Alpena. New rates are as follows: A daily permit costs $8, a three-day permit costs $15, and a five-day permit costs $25. A city resident seasonal permit costs $30 and a ...