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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 ...

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 ...

MDHHS issues report to strengthen suicide prevention efforts

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) worked with a comprehensive group of suicide prevention partners to develop the Michigan Suicide Prevention Council Report, according to an MDHHS press release on Wednesday. In 2024, there were 1,443 suicide deaths among Michigan residents, making it the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34, according to MDHHS. As part of Suicide Prevention Month, MDHHS is sharing the plan’s recommendations to help strengthen Michigan's suicide prevention system. “Every life lost to suicide is one too ...