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Veterans heal through Warfighter Scuba program

ALPENA — Warfighter Scuba, a nonprofit of divers who help combat-wounded veterans heal emotional and physical wounds, is working with a group of Purple Heart recipients at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS). Veteran Nick Powers founded Warfighter Scuba in 2017. Community ...

ACC Board approves policy changes in preparation for accreditation

ALPENA — The Alpena Community College Board of Trustees approved on first reading a motion to make proposed changes to eight policies, and make an addition of two proposed policies at their regular board meeting Thursday night. A group of ACC faculty and staff members led by Dean of ...

Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union donates $25K to Northeast Michigan PACE

ALPENA — Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) is proud to pledge $25,000 in support of Northeast Michigan PACE. PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly and is a nationwide health care program that combines medical care and social support for those age 55 or older. The ...

Great Lakes Day of Action to include Presque Isle Harbor beach cleanup

PRESQUE ISLE — The Alliance for the Great Lakes invites volunteers from across the region to join in on Saturday, Sept. 20 for a Great Lakes Day of Action. Hundreds of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will clean and celebrate Great Lakes shorelines as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. ...

Sunset Project announces 2025 Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grant recipients

ALPENA — The Sunset Project has announced the recipients of its 2025 Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grant, awarding nearly $6,000 in funding to five young creatives from Northeast Michigan. This year’s class includes Angelina Burcar, Benjamin Loewe, Kylie Beevers, Ryley Kennedy, and Thurston ...

Health department navigating financial challenges

ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) continues to navigate financial challenges amid a long-awaited audit. At Tuesday's DHD4 meeting in Atlanta, DHD4’s current financial director, Michelle Konwinski, updated the board on two key financial challenges the department is facing, ...