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ACC earns the highest graduation rate of Michigan community colleges

ALPENA — For the fifth consecutive year, Alpena Community College documented the highest graduation rate among Michigan’s 28 community colleges, based on January 2026 data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). IPEDS graduation rate is based on ...

AMA ESD honors Mahler and welcomes Jakubcin

The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA ESD) proudly recognizes and thanks Mike Mahler for his more than a decade of dedicated service on the AMA ESD Board of Education, including his most recent role as Board President. Throughout his tenure, Mahler provided steady ...

AG Nessel launches form for reporting immigration action in Michigan

LANSING – On Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched a new reporting form to collect information from residents regarding immigration action in Michigan. The form provides Michiganders with an avenue to report alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents in their ...

Alpena DDA begins Fresh Waves mural process

ALPENA – - The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for artists who are interested in painting vibrant murals in Downtown Alpena, Michigan this summer as part of the Fresh Waves project. Interested artists have until March 15 at midnight to submit their application to be ...

Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Xi Chapter meets

The members of Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Xi Chapter, were pleased to welcome to its January meeting, Sophie Stuart, education and outreach specialist and volunteer coordinator at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena. After a luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church in Alpena, ...