ALPENA — As the Christmas shopping season kicks into high gear, one local gem is offering a refreshing alternative to crowded malls and mass produced gifts. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery, in downtown Alpena, is buzzing with festive energy as artists and shoppers alike embrace the spirit of ...

The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog for health care quality and safety transparency, has released new safety grades for hospitals, according to a MyMichigan Health press release on Thursday. MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena achieved a “B” for fall 2025, along with MyMichigan Medical ...

ALPENA — According to Steven Donajkowski, scoutmaster of Scouting America Boy and Girl Troop 92, the troop participated in a pre-made apple pie sale at the end of October. On Sunday, troop members fulfilled orders from the sale by preparing 50 pre-made apple pies. The apples were donated ...

ALPENA — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced on Thursday that more than $3.1 million of grants were awarded to 34 Michigan entities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). One awardee ...