ALPENA – In August, Alpena County voters will be asked to renew the county-wide Youth and Recreation millage, originally passed in 2010. The millage generates approximately $450,000 to $500,000 annually for local, approved, non-profit, and governmental initiatives. That original four-year ...
ALPENA — Low state test scores in reading is a cause for concern in the Alpena Public Schools district, but a science of reading program currently being piloted at Ella White Elementary appears to be making strides in student literacy. At the APS board of education workshop meeting Monday ...
ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) solved the department’s budget deficit of approximately $500,000 through administrative actions, additional funding, and layoffs. In January, the DHD4 leadership team and health board met in Rogers City for a special meeting to discuss ways ...
Due to an early deadline on Tuesday because of a forecasted winter storm, the Michigan Lottery numbers were not available for print. The Lotto numbers will return in Thursday’s edition of The News. Thank you for your understanding and for reading.
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing guidance to all Michigan residents about steps they can take to reduce exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) whenever possible. “Michigan leads the nation in addressing PFAS contamination ...
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is marking the two-year anniversary of Michigan’s secure storage law by reaffirming its commitment to firearm safety, education and prevention through statewide partnerships, and expanding access to firearm safety ...