×

Local News

Vaccine rates fall

ALPENA — According to a Capital News Service (CNS) report on March 27, more children are entering school without full vaccinations. Local and state officials say this puts children at risk. CNS also cites Michigan’s childhood vaccination waiver rate which rose from 5.7% in 2023 to ...

Rx Kids launches in Montmorency County, enrollment open

LANSING — Michigan State University’s Rx Kids program, the nation’s first prenatal and infant cash prescription program, is expanding again, this time bringing its groundbreaking support to Montmorency County in partnership with Thunder Bay Community Health Service. At the same time, ...

Lots happening in for Presque Isle District Library

ROGERS CITY — The Culinary Spice Club program launched last year is a tremendous hit for the Presque Isle District Library. Every month, the number of people participating continues to grow while the culinary experiences of spices continue to expand. Stop by the library in Rogers City this ...

Alpena DDA seeking donations for downtown flower fund

ALPENA, MI – As spring draws near, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for community members, businesses, and organizations who want to help downtown get ready for the summer by donating to the downtown flower fund or attending a planting day on May 30. Now in its ...

Pizzapalooza event for Relay for Life

ALPENA — On April 16 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. take a night off from cooking to Support the Relay for Life of Northeast Michigan during Pizzapalooza. People will be able to sample local pizza and vote for the best. The cost of the fundraiser is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. There will ...