ALPENA -- Volunteering gives young people a way to connect to their community, Alpena Community College student Ashley Nowicki said. The third-year secondary education student has learned the rewards of giving time and energy to others through involvement with the college’s Student ...
ALPENA -- Alison Hosinski, named the Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of Alpena last month and a former foster child, ranks volunteering high on her list of priorities. Another high priority? Achieving high academic marks in both her high school and college classes. The ...
Recent actions by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE For the period of April 4-10 Complaints handled: 45 Police runs: 28 Persons investigated: 113 Autos investigated: 38 Traffic stops: ...
ROGERS CITY -- When it comes to volunteering, 17-year-old Rogers City resident Mackenzie Bruning goes above and beyond. The Rogers City Area High School senior has amassed more than 600 volunteer hours in the past four years, though graduating with honors requires only 100 hours. Bruning ...
LINCOLN -- Alcona Community Schools officials notified parents Thursday three new staff members who work primarily at the middle and high schools were infected with COVID-19 and one new infection was reported for Alcona High School. Superintendent Dan O’Connor said in a letter to parents ...
ALPENA — Thunder Bay Junior High School students will continue learning remotely next week, after district officials were notified of another confirmed COVID-19 infection related to the junior high school. Parents were notified of the extension in an email from Principal Steve Genschaw on ...
ALPENA -- As winter gives way to spring and the weather warms, now is the perfect time to get outside and get moving, medical professionals say. The coronavirus pandemic has kept many seniors in their homes over the past year, as those 65 and older are most at risk for severe illness. The ...
ALPENA — The use of tax incentives, zoning changes, policy revisions, and the creative use of current structures still haven’t kept up with a spiking demand for housing in Northeast Michigan. Big demand and too little supply, rising construction costs, and limited construction workers — ...
ALPENA — Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. VACCINES NOTE: The “target” listed above is based on ...
ALPENA — The Alpena News received top honors in the 2020 Michigan Associated Press Media Editors Newspaper Contest on Wednesday for its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and coverage of on the spot news stories. The News received first place in the Best Public Service category for its ...
ALPENA — Alpena Public Schools officials are looking for ways to consolidate operations to account for the district’s declining enrollment. Superintendent Dave Rabbideau told the Board of Education’s Property Committee on Monday district officials are conducting an inventory of ...
Many of the services offered to senior citizens in Alpena County are supported financially from property tax funds from the county-wide, older persons millage, and provide people aged 60 and older with needed assistance, education, and recreation opportunities. The funding helps pay for ...
ALPENA — Increasing COVID-19 numbers nixed two trials scheduled to begin Wednesday in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court. As of Tuesday, defendants and attorneys were ready to proceed with jury trials for Teresa Kortman, facing a pair of drug charges, and Shane Velasquez, accused of assault, ...
The Alpena Police Department and fire department responded to a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of Ripley Boulevard and Third Avenue on Wednesday. According to the fire department, two vehicles collided in the right-of-way, but there were no serious injuries. The crash caused traffic ...
ALPENA — The Alpena Community College men’s basketball team will have a new leader on the sidelines next season. ACC announced Tuesday that Mark Jacobs has resigned as men’s basketball coach after four seasons. Jacobs’ decision comes after taking on a new role for his job, which ...
ALPENA -- MidMichigan Medical Center-Alpena reimplemented visitor restrictions starting today until further notice, according to hospital officials. During the visitor restrictions, one healthy support person will be permitted with a pediatric patient, those in critical condition, or where it ...
ALPENA — New Alpena County resident Lyn Loheed hopes her new community doesn’t allow too many people like her in town. An experienced landlord who spent decades renovating old homes in Iowa, Loheed recently purchased a long-vacant Long Lake home with plans to renovate the home and use her ...
ALPENA — Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. VACCINES NOTE: The “target” listed above is based on ...
ALPENA — A newly proposed project based learning course — Perspectives of Democracy — will go before the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education for approval on Monday. The board’s Curriculum and Technology Committee on Tuesday recommended the proposed course move to the board for ...
Three Alpena Community College men’s basketball players recently earned all-conference honors for their play during the 2021 season. Sophomore forward Chris DeRocher earned first team all-conference honors and was named the co-Defensive Player of the Year. DeRocher averaged 13.6 points per ...