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Michigan awards $1.5M to advance maritime innovation across the Great Lakes, including Alpena

LANSING — The Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) announced on Friday the selection of five projects to receive funding through the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP) Michigan Maritime Innovation Grant Program, supporting innovative technologies, commercialization efforts and workforce initiatives that will strengthen Michigan's maritime economy and accelerate implementation of the state's newly released Michigan Maritime Strategy. Michigan’s $1.5 million investment will leverage an additional $2 million from private industry, bringing the total ...

Wound treatment centers recognized for exceptional care

MIDLAND - The Wound Treatment Centers at MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Alpena, Clare and West Branch have received both the Center of Distinction and Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence awards from Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care ...

Alcona County Library upcoming events

HARRISVILLE - The Alcona County Library has a host of fun, exciting, and educational events planned for the coming early next month. There is something for everyone and listed below is a brief list of things for people to enjoy. Michigan Notable Author Todd Goddard at Alcona County ...

Garden work at Brush Creek Mill

HILLMAN — On August 1, from 10 a.m. until noon, the Brush Creek Mill is once again inviting everyone to come to the mill to assist with the gardens at the mill. Everyone that helped in June did a great job and we all enjoyed working together. The garden looked amazing after that work day. ...

Alpena Community College hosts Law Enforcement Career Academy

ALPENA— Students with the Northern Michigan Career Academy have been getting hands-on experience with the Michigan State Police this week at Alpena Community College. The Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Career Academy is a program in partnership between the Michigan State Police and ...

Purple Heart Day Ceremony planned at Veterans Park

ALPENA - Local veterans and community members will gather at 11 a.m. on Aug. 7 at Veterans Park in Alpena to mark Purple Heart Day. There will be a ceremony that includes raising the Purple Heart flag, recognizing the city’s recent designation as a Purple Heart City, and honoring area ...