ALPENA — The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Northeast Michigan dropped by more than 1 percent in August and there are still many job opportunities in the area that, if filled, could push the rate lower. However, getting people to fill available jobs is challenging because of ...
A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect until tonight for Alpena, Alcona, Iosco and Arenac counties. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 4-to-6-foot waves and rip currents are possible. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off ...
ALPENA — School districts across the U.S. experienced low attendance rates and high chronic absenteeism rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, some districts have rebounded, while others are still working to get those rates back to pre-pandemic numbers. Chronic absenteeism — ...
ALPENA — HeadWaters Land Conservancy was awarded $5,000 from the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) to put toward acquiring an additional 210 acres for their Hess Nature Preserve located in Ocqueoc. Julie Rubsam, HeadWaters Land Conservancy executive director, told The ...
On Sunday, at approximately 12:51 a.m., an 88-year-old-male inmate at the Alpena County Jail experienced a medical emergency and subsequently died, according to a Monday press release from the Alpena County Sheriff’s Office. Correctional deputies responded to a disturbance in the inmate's ...
~ Art in the Loft, located at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The “Hello Yellow” juried art exhibit opens at 6 p.m. Thursday with a reception, open to the public, with live music, appetizers, a chance to talk with artists, all in a ...