ALPENA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), supported by the U.S. Department of Education, announced on Wednesday an initiative to encourage nutrition education and training in medical education organizations. According to a press release from HHS, the initiative is ...

ALPENA — Counties, townships, and cities stand to lose critical revenue from the state if the budget passed on Tuesday in the House finds its way to the desk and is signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The proposed budget, which still needs approval from the state Senate, calls for a $40 ...

ALPENA — As community members prepare for the last holiday weekend of the summer, the Alpena Fire Department and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourage residents to be safe while enjoying festivities. Alpena Fire Chief Rob Edmonds said the department wants community members ...

ALPENA — With all the festivities surrounding Labor Day, it can be easy to forget why the holiday started in the first place. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is ...

ALPENA — Alpena Public Schools gladly accepted an offer from the City of Alpena Police Chief Eric Hamp to work together on a program that supports safety and builds trusting relationships with police officers. Officer Terri Curtis visits APS elementary schools within the department’s ...