News

Michigan Works! association recognizes workforce development leaders

MICHIGAN — The Michigan Works! Association recognized U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), State Rep. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo County), and leaders throughout the Michigan workforce development community for their contributions to statewide professional development. According to a Michigan Works! press release, the Michigan Works! Association Legislator of the Year Award recognizes lawmakers who have exemplified the advocacy of Michigan Works! This year’s legislators of the year are State Rep. Julie Rogers and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters. “I’m incredibly honored to receive this ...

New market pantry opens for ACC students

ALPENA — A new market pantry opened for Alpena Community College (ACC) students this fall to fight hunger and provide healthy meal options. The pantry is located in the Besser Technical Center. The market can only be accessed by scanning a student ID at the door. There is also an app that ...

Payne brothers go hunting in Northeast Michigan

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

DETROIT (AP) — An F-16 pilot safely ejected before the fighter jet crashed Thursday in rural Michigan, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering temporary evacuations for nearby residents after police said hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage. Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a ...

Local girl shines brightly in Times Square

ALPENA – Sadie Couture’s smile landed in one of the most visible places on Earth. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Alpena resident appeared in the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation, a one-hour montage of more than 500 photographs of children, teens, and adults ...

MyMichigan Health hosting breast cancer screening events

MICHIGAN — As the leading breast health provider in the region, MyMichigan Health is hosting special breast cancer screening events during the month of October with extended mammogram hours and special giveaways, according to a MyMichigan Health press release on Friday. Events will ...