MICHIGAN — At 6 p.m. on May 12, Melissa Hoag, breast nurse navigator for MyMichigan Health, will host a virtual discussion on breast cancer survivorship with a focus on understanding and managing long-term effects after treatment, a Friday press release from MyMichigan Health stated. “Our ...
ALPENA — The Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority (NMMMA) will host a cleanup and e-waste day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 6 at Northern Lights Arena, according to a Saturday press release. There is a suggested donation of $10 per vehicle to help support the event. The county ...
ALPENA — After 44 years of serving and loving people, Rev. Jim Erickson, of Immanuel Lutheran Church, is retiring as pastor, to become, in his words, “just Jim.” Erickson grew up the son of a pastor, but never thought he would be a pastor himself. The family moved multiple times during ...
ALPENA - During a special meeting Tuesday, the Alpena Township Board of Trustees approved hiring two full‑time candidates. If both candidates complete their pre-employment steps it will be a major step in addressing the ongoing staffing difficulties. Alpena Township Fire Chief Tim Baker ...
ALPENA — The Alpena News won four awards in the Michigan Press Association’s (MPA) 2025 Better Newspaper Contest. Community Editor Steve Schulwitz won a pair of awards, while reporter Reagan Voetberg earned one award; and Darby Hinkley, previous community editor, won an award, as ...
ALPENA - The Alpena County Older Persons Committee is accepting 2027 funding applications. The applications are available on the county's website at alpenacounty.org. All grants approved must provide benefits to seniors aged 60 and above living within Alpena County. The deadline to apply will ...