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Rooted in community, farmers markets continue to grow

LANSING – One of the earliest memories Courtney Prielipp has of visiting farmers markets is her family’s corner stall, where she ran around and watched her brother play with toy tractors. “I probably want to say I was 2 or 3 when I was going to the farmers market,” said Prielipp, now ...

Alcona County police update

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the week March 23 to 29, 101 complaints were handled resulting in the following: Citations Issued: 12 Arrests: 1 Domestic: 1 Traffic/Traffic ...

Resident evacuated in Maple Ridge Township

On Saturday, at approximately 9 a.m. the Alpena County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence located on Circle Drive in Maple Ridge Township, Alpena County, according to a Sheriff’s Office press release on Saturday. The resident contacted Alpena County Central Dispatch and requested ...

Montmorency County police update

Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE News Release March 30, 2026 Total: 79 Alarms: 1 Animal Control: 7 Traffic Arrests: 0 OWI Arrests: 0 Drug Arrests: 0 Warrant Arrests: ...

Getting skilled trades classes back in schools crucial to fixing shortages

LANSING – The dramatic decline in skilled trades education has caused a troubling workforce gap, said Colleen Sullivan, the deputy executive director of the Michigan AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute. In recent years, Michigan employers have had a hard time filling in-demand skilled ...

Area churches set to celebrate Easter

ALPENA — Christians in Alpena are looking forward to the celebration of Easter, the day that their savior Jesus rose from the dead. Easter holds an immense significance in the Christian faith. It is the day where Jesus conquered sin and death and it brings hope of eternal life for all who ...