ALPENA — Alpena County Commissioners presented proclamations to two Alpena community members who have made a significant impact in Down syndrome advocacy and inspiring inclusion in the community as part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Maddox McClintic, an Alpena High School student, and ...
MICHIGAN — Near-miss incidents involving school bus riders in Michigan in 2026 highlight the need to better protect children getting on and off school buses, according to a Michigan State Police (MSP) press release. In May, an 11-year-old student in the Milan Area School District was nearly struck after a vehicle passed a stopped bus along a school route in Washtenaw County, the release stated. The child was not injured but was “badly shaken.” In September, an elementary student in Bedford Township stepped off a school bus that had its red flashing lights and stop-arm ...
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, ...
The Association of Lifelong Learners at ACC and the Alcona County Commission on Aging (ACCOA)/Sunrise Center invites the public to attend a program titled “How to Keep Your Brain Healthy” presented by Dr. John Ratey. This will be held on Oct. 22, from noon until 1 p.m. at the ACCOA ...
ALPENA – The Alpena Lions Club, chartered in November 1926, is marking its 100th anniversary this weekend with a series of public events that highlight its long-standing commitment to community service and its partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Alpena, which is also celebrating a ...
A summer tradition at Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery continues to turn empty cans and bottles into meaningful support for local cancer patients. This past summer, Penny Barton and her son, Jonathon, collected returnable cans and bottles donated by Campers Cove guests and local community ...
