MICHIGAN — Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) on Sunday due to the threat of significant weather impacts across Michigan. “This morning, I am activating our State Emergency Operations Center to ensure coordination efforts are in place ahead of ...

MICHIGAN – In recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 15 until 21, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) shared resources to help Michigan residents prepare for severe weather, which includes making a personal emergency plan. “As we enter severe ...

LANSING – Public education advocates are pushing for more per-pupil state aid to schools in high-poverty areas and isolated rural communities and for special education students. Alex Stamm is the education policy analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, a research and advocacy ...

MICHIGAN – In recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 15 until 21, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is sharing resources to help Michigan residents prepare for severe weather, which includes making a personal emergency plan. “As we enter severe ...

The Alpena News business office will not open until noon tomorrow, Monday, March 16.

Due to severe winter weather conditions impacting Northern Michigan, our newspaper will not be printed or delivered on Monday. The safety of our employees, carriers, and distribution teams remains our top priority during these extreme conditions. Subscribers will still have full access to ...