When Nov. 1, 2027 arrives, it will mark the 70th anniversary of when the 26,372-foot Mackinac Bridge opened. In many aspects, the bridge linking Michigan’s lower mitten and Upper Peninsula, provides an ongoing visual image for the state. Construction began in 1954 and involved over 350 ...
According to a MyMichigan Health press release on Friday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has recognized MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program. MidMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, ...
According to an Alpena Public Schools (APS) press release on Friday, local members of the Kiwanis Club of Alpena worked “in the spirit of the Kiwanis Club Mission,” by visiting APS elementary schools to make their annual donation of children’s dictionaries for every third grade student. ...
ALPENA — According to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS), sixth graders in Mrs. Gagnon’s advanced english classes, from Alpena Public Schools (APS) Thunder Bay Junior High (TBJH), recently spent two days learning about maritime history to complement a book they read as a ...
ALPENA — On Friday, the smell of kettle corn wafted through the air outside the Friends Together building, bringing with it the holiday spirit of generosity. Charlie Doan, owner of Kettle Nation, donated his time and effort in support of Friends Together, donating proceeds from popcorn ...
ALPENA — Lt. Col. Lucas Freudenburg was officially made the new commander of the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in a change of command ceremony on Friday. The ceremony was scheduled to take place in October but was postponed due to the federal government shutdown. The ...