Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely
DETROIT (AP) — An F-16 pilot safely ejected before the fighter jet crashed Thursday in rural Michigan, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering temporary evacuations for nearby residents after police said hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage. Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a ...
Local girl shines brightly in Times Square
ALPENA – Sadie Couture’s smile landed in one of the most visible places on Earth. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Alpena resident appeared in the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation, a one-hour montage of more than 500 photographs of children, teens, and adults ...
MyMichigan Health hosting breast cancer screening events
MICHIGAN — As the leading breast health provider in the region, MyMichigan Health is hosting special breast cancer screening events during the month of October with extended mammogram hours and special giveaways, according to a MyMichigan Health press release on Friday. Events will ...
MDHHS issues report to strengthen suicide prevention efforts
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) worked with a comprehensive group of suicide prevention partners to develop the Michigan Suicide Prevention Council Report, according to an MDHHS press release on Wednesday. In 2024, there were 1,443 suicide deaths among Michigan residents, making it the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34, according to MDHHS. As part of Suicide Prevention Month, MDHHS is sharing the plan’s recommendations to help strengthen Michigan's suicide prevention system. “Every life lost to suicide is one too ...
Art in the Loft plans for future, restructuring organization
ALPENA — Following a monthly board meeting, all previous staff members have resigned from the Art in the Loft. Board members are in the process of restructuring and moving forward as an organization following financial challenges threatening the future of the arts nonprofit. Kendra Neumann, ...