News

Art in the Park craft show to take place Aug. 15

Lifestyles July 30, 2026

ALPENA - The fifth annual Art in the Park is taking place Aug. 15 at McRae Park in Alpena. The craft show will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, organizer Jodie Bishop said. This year’s Art in the Park will be raising money for HEROES, an organization in Alpena which assists individuals with special needs and their caregivers by providing essential resources, support, and socialization within their community to allow for a fulfilling life. HEROES stands for Heart, Enthusiasm, Resources, Opportunities, Empathy, and Socialization. The craft show will feature ...

Busy week ahead for Lifelong Learners

Lifestyles July 30, 2026

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) have announced its programs for next week. Below is more information about the planned events. Online Lecture: Walking Political History in London’s Westminster District This event is slated for Monday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the ...

Nessel secures temporary restraining order preventing cuts to federal mental health grants

Michigan News July 30, 2026

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved mental health grants. Attorney General Nessel and a multistate coalition filed a lawsuit against the Trump ...

Recall update: challenges submitted, three citizens ask for signature removal from petitions

Local News July 30, 2026

ALPENA — Challenges against petition signatures for the recall of Alpena Public Schools Board of Education members Eric Lawson, Sarah Costain, and Monica Dziesinski have been submitted, Alpena County Clerk Keri Betrand said. Wednesday was the last day for the three APS Board of Education ...

One week before the Primary Election, over 832,000 Michiganders have cast their ballot

Michigan News July 30, 2026

LANSING – With one week left until Primary Election Day on Aug. 4, a total of 832,435 Michigan voters have already cast their ballot – a turnout rate of 11.3% of all active registered voters in the state. More than 800,000 have voted with a mail (absentee) ballot and over 30,000 cast their ballot at an early voting site. As of 7 a.m. today, July 28, a total of 1,980,053 voters have requested a mail ballot for the Primary Election, including 1,921,287 on the permanent mail ballot list, and 801,695 voters have returned their completed ballot. Compared to the same time in 2022, mail ...

County approves ballot language to release hospital funds

Local News July 30, 2026

ALPENA — On Tuesday at a regular full board meeting of the Alpena County Board of Commissioners, the board approved ballot language for a proposal that could release about $20,452 from a hospital millage that funded the Alpena Regional Medical Center (ARMC) before it was sold to MyMichigan ...