Congressman Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, is encouraging residents in northern Michigan to participate in the upcoming assessment that will be conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. On Thursday, FEMA announced it would begin assessments in 12 counties in the 1st Congressional ...

ALPENA — It has been nearly two and a half weeks since northern Michigan experienced an unprecedented ice storm that left thousands without power. With broken trees and downed power lines still scattered around the counties, cleanup is underway. According to Kathleen Lavey, ...

ALPENA — People burning the fallen trees, branches, and other debris left over from the recent ice storm risk starting large fires and receiving fines. Currently, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a no-burn order in place for most of the northern lower peninsula, including ...

ALPENA — At Wednesday night’s meeting, the Alpena Community College Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition by 3% in fiscal year 2026. Additionally, the board approved a $1 increase to the technology fee to offset the cost of new academic software, according to the agenda. Tuition ...

ALPENA — Children in the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency’s Head Start Great Start Readiness Program planted pinwheels on Wednesday morning in front of Sunset School to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheel planting is an annual event held in Alpena and ...