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How much influence do political ads have? Experts weigh in

LANSING – Michigan voters are being inundated with political advertisements as campaigns, political parties and outside groups spend millions of dollars in the weeks leading up to Election Day. The ads seem nearly impossible to avoid on television, streaming services, social media and in ...

Ice rink coming to McRae Park in 2027

ALPENA — Recollections of an ice rink at McRae Park in Alpena will be realized once again next winter in 2027-2028. The ice rink on the northside was a popular place for families for decades before the local government chose not to pay or maintain it. A $13,000 grant from the Alpena ...

AAA: Saturday Halloween raises the stakes for road safety

DEARBORN - Halloween brings added dangers to the road every year, but AAA warns motorists and families to be especially cautious this year as Halloween falls on a Saturday. Saturday night could bring a potentially dangerous mix of trick-or-treaters walking through neighborhoods, motorists ...

Corn farmers adapt to climate change

LANSING — As climate change strongly affects agriculture, rising temperatures are pushing corn farmers to adopt different management practices to protect their crop yields. “Climatologists forecast less frequent but more intense rain events, leading to increased likelihood of temporary ...

Congratulations Lyndsay

ALPENA - Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gibbs of Presque Isle are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Lyndsay Gibbs, from Clarkson College of Nursing. In April 2026, Lyndsay earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Healthcare Education and Leadership and her doctoral dissertation, ...