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Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to host community event

The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Region 9 Area Agency on Aging, with support from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services through the ACCESS-ADRD Grant, will host a free community event, "The Aging Brain: What's Normal vs. a Warning Sign?" on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Alpena Public Library. The program will help participants better understand normal cognitive aging, recognize potential warning signs of memory changes, connect with local resources, and access free cognitive screenings. "Events like this provide an important opportunity ...

Life lessons learned while climbing a mountain

On Tuesday from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. the ACC Lifelong Learners will host Teri List who will share her experience of Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro - the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest free standing mountain on earth with her two daughters and what it taught her. Please join in ACC ...

Black River sturgeon hatchery offers free tours Sept. 5

Lake sturgeon are one of Michigan’s most unique and interesting fish, and you have the chance to see them up close and in person this Labor Day weekend. To learn more about what goes into rearing sturgeon, you’re invited to take a free tour at the Black River hatchery on Sept. 5. Tours ...

Local fishing is hit and miss

LANSING - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its fishing report for communities in Northeast Michigan. Walleye fishing in the region remains good, but the hooking of silver fish, such as salmon and steelhead, has been slow, the DNR said in a press release. Below is a ...

New apartments expected to be completed by first day of school at ACC

ALPENA — Another 34 students will not have to worry about where they’re living as they start or continue their degrees at the Alpena Community College. Construction on the new College Park apartments which will house those students began last fall. The new addition will allow a total of ...