ALPENA - Patients receiving treatment at Alpena Cancer Center received an added source of comfort thanks to the generosity of the Long Rapids First Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship group. In celebration of four members’ birthdays, the group gathered an assortment of snacks and ...

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to safely dispose of expired and unused prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will be open on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept unwanted medications as ...

ALPENA — Art in the Loft is ready to celebrate spring and flower season with a special event. Up at Art in the Loft is prepping for an Evening at Netta’s on April 30 at 5 p.m. Art in the Loft is inviting participants to join it at an exclusive first peak at the enchanting blooms housed ...

HILLMAN — Girl Scout cadets Helana Burns and Zoey Clayton of Hillman Troop #4810 completed their Silver Award and presented 49 handmade blankets to the Department of Health and Human Services on April 15. The Silver Award is the highest award that can be earned for middle school aged Girl ...

ALPENA — Funding for two $8,000 whisper rooms was approved at the Alpena County board of commissioners Finance, Ways, and Means committee meeting last Tuesday. Whisper rooms are like old fashioned telephone booths, Alpena County Sheriff Erik Smith said, that will allow inmates to have ...