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Corporate giving program applications accepted now through June 1

MyMichigan Health is now accepting applications for its annual Corporate Giving Program, which supports organizations that share its commitment to improving the health and wellness of the communities it serves across 26 counties. Applications will be accepted now through June 1, 2026. Program ...

Alpena, Alpena Township water/sewer rate trial rescheduled

ALPENA — City of Alpena and Alpena Township authorities attended a status conference on Tuesday at the 26th Circuit Court to determine new dates for the municipalities’ trial which began in 2014 over water and sewer rates. The township purchases water from the city and resells to its own ...

Missed school days forgiveness bill and long-term plan in the works

ALPENA — Snow days in Northeast Michigan school districts piled up this year after a harsh winter that included a severe ice storm and snowstorm A bill to forgive those days is in the works, State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for ...

Council approves water treatment plant odor control system update

ALPENA – At Monday’s Alpena Municipal Council meeting, the board voted to approve two motions to improve the odor control system at the water recycling plant. The amount of both proposed improvements will exceed $400,000, but it is budget for and available in the city’s sewer ...

Michigan Army National Guard units return from overseas deployments

LANSING — Michigan Soldiers from two Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) units have returned home following year-long overseas deployments, marking the end of extended missions supporting U.S. and allied operations abroad. Families, friends and communities across the state welcomed their ...