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Barch and McConnell exchange vows

Emily Marie Barch and Trevor Owen McConnell were united in marriage during a private ceremony on October 17, 2026 at 145 Water Street in Alpena, Michigan. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Clancy Cruise of Marysville, OH. The bride is the daughter of Louis Barch of Traverse ...

Tips for a safe, successful firearm deer hunting season

Opening day of the traditional firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. To ensure a safe season, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is sharing a list of best practices to help ...

New drug offers hope for pancreatic cancer patients

LANSING – A new drug to treat pancreatic cancer was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August, giving hope for combatting a disease with few treatment options and a high death rate. The Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque, known generically as daraxonrasib, for patients with pancreatic cancer after positive results from large-scale clinical trials, including a trial at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. “This drug will transform how we treat pancreatic cancer – giving people the opportunity for more time with loved ones, the possibility of a ...

Campers Cove to keep family feel under new owners

ALPENA – After 24 years of owning and operating Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery as a family-oriented destination on the Thunder Bay River and Lake Winyah, Mark and Judy Hall have sold the business to Joe and Amber Sloan. The sale of the campground in Alpena closed earlier this week. ...