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7 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Northeast Michigan, Wednesday

ALPENA – According to Chelsea Engle, District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) administrative health officer, there were 7 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the DHD4 coverage area as of Wednesday afternoon. Below are the confirmed case counts in each county DHD4 serves: Alpena County – three cases Montmorency County – zero cases Cheboygan County – one case Presque Isle County – three cases

Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham

LANSING — On Monday, in accordance with an order issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately to ...

Alpena Biker Coalition supports Feeding Kids Ministry

ALPENA — The Alpena Biker Coalition, represented by John Putkamer, recently presented a generous donation to the Feeding Kids Ministry of Resurrection Lutheran Church of Alpena (RLCA). The gift was gratefully received by Jamie Treinen, Director of Feeding Kids Ministry, along with RLCA's ...

Exchange Club historic flag field celebrates America's 250 anniversary

ALPENA — In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Exchange Club of Alpena is inviting the community to visit the Historic Flag Field displayed at the Alpena County Courthouse throughout the month of July. According to an Exchange Club press release on Tuesday, the exhibit features one of every official U.S. flag design used during the nation's 250 years of independence. Each flag includes an informational tag identifying the years it served as the official U.S. flag, along with historical highlights from that period in American history. “We hope the display offers ...