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Community health authorities win lawsuit against state

ALPENA — The Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority (NeMCMH) leadership team reported on Thursday that the department’s lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) was successful in pulling MDHHS’ controversial Request for Proposal (RFP), ...

Rogers City Council meets tonight

ROGERS CITY — The Rogers City Council is scheduled to meet today at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall in Rogers City. During the meeting, the council is expected to receive its 2025-26 second-quarter financial report. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome.

MyMichigan Alpena approved for scheduled coronary angioplasty procedures

MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena recently received approval from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to perform scheduled coronary angioplasty procedures (also called elective PCI). “Receiving MDHHS approval for elective PCI is a testament to the high-level expertise ...

Youth and recreation grant applications available

ALPENA — Alpena County 2027 Youth and Recreation grant applications are now available on the County’s website at www.alpenacounty.org. All grants approved will be for Alpena County recreational activities or for recreational site development or improvements. The deadline to apply will be 4 ...

Region 9 Area Agency on Aging to hold public input sessions

The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency – Region 9 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is tasked with the responsibility of advocacy, planning, funding needed services, and monitoring funded programs. Each year, the AAA must develop a plan describing how funds received through the Older ...

Bowling fun for Plaza Pool

ALPENA — The Friends of the Plaza Pool hosted a bowling fundraiser at the Thunder Bowl Lanes in Alpena on Saturday. The event, which was sold out, included 50/50 drawings, raffles, door prizes, and fun for everyone. The money from the event helps to support the Plaza Pool, which is owned by ...