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ALPENA COUNTY, Mich. – An Alcona County man is facing assault and domestic violence charges after police say he attacked a woman. Michigan State Police troopers responded to reports of domestic violence at 12:09 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at a home in Alpena Township. Troopers said the victim...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - We’re finally to the Memorial Day Weekend, and for anything you have going this weekend, you should have great weather!. We could use some rain, but at least we should avoid it for the heavy travel and heavy event weekend. Whether you’re participating in local ceremonies and services, or camping, boating, etc. You should have great weather for all of it!

It was 1970, and Nick had just graduated from Alcona High School. He was thinking about whether he wanted to receive technical training at Alpena Community College, work at Huron Portland Cement, move downstate to work at an automotive plant, or join the military to obtain a skill. Just after...

First on the list we have Chief. Chief is a 5-year-old Bluetick Coonhound. He is neutered, microchipped, is heart worm negative, dewormed and up to date on most shots. Fun facts about Chief is that he loves to go on walks and runs. Chief loves to be with his humans whether that be gardening or just simply going for a walk. However, above all else Chief really likes to sing. Chief requires a fenced yard but he is house broken and is potty and kennel trained. If you decide to adopt Chief, a meet and greet with your current dog is required, however, he loves all people and is great with kids.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is accepting grant applications for the summer 2023 grant cycles of its Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) Grant and Community Impact Grant. All nonprofit agencies with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, schools, churches (for non-religious purposes) and government agencies serving the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle are invited to apply.

INDIAN RIVER — Jeremiah Bullis is going to be busy in a couple of weeks. The Alcona High junior had a masterful performance on Friday during a Division 4 regional at Inland Lakes High School, winning the 100 dash (11.41), 200 dash (23.08), pole vault (11-3) and helping Alcona to win the 800 relay along with Sawyer Seminoff, William Liebler and Cole Upper (1:35.91).

The MyMichigan Health Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from northeast Michigan residents for two of their scholarships for the 2023–24 school year. The scholarships are available for current or former student residents in Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency and Presque Isle counties who are pursuing education in the medical field.

LANSING (Capital News Service) — Controlled medications like Adderall and opioids could no longer be prescribed via telemedicine, under a proposed rule by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Critics say the use of telemedicine to prescribe the drugs, allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps patients in rural areas and...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Monday was a gorgeous day with tons of sun, a light wind, and warm temperatures! Today will be warm again, but the afternoon turns a little more busy as a strong cold front moves through. It will not allow the warm temperatures to hold on all afternoon, but is not expected to bring rain outside of a stray sprinkle. The dry weather has brought another round of Red Flag Warnings today for our northern counties and the Central Michigan region.

LANSING – Controlled medications like Adderall and opioids could no longer be prescribed via telemedicine, under a proposed rule by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Critics say the use of telemedicine to prescribe the drugs, allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps patients in rural areas and should continue. Before...

ALPENA — MyMichigan Health Foundation is accepting applications from residents of Northeast Michigan for the Aliferis Medical School Scholarship and the Kramer Education Scholarship. Both awards are for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications are being accepted now through July 1. Scholarships will be awarded on July 19. The scholarships...

ALPENA — The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA ESD) is making progress on the Americans with Disabilities Act Playground Project. The ADA Playground Project is an initiative to supply schools with “adaptive playground equipment,” with the intention of making elementary school playgrounds a more inclusive space for children with physical disabilities for every public elementary playground in the AMA ESD’s service area (Alpena, Montmorency, and Alcona counties).

LANSING — Controlled medications like Adderall and opioids could no longer be prescribed via telemedicine, under a proposed rule by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Critics say the use of telemedicine to prescribe the drugs, allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps patients in rural areas and should continue. Before...

On the morning of May 9, 2023 Bill departed this world on his final journey. Born and raised in Alcona County, Bill moved on after high school but then eventually returned home in 1975 and bought the Hastings Centennial Family Farm, where he grew up. During the time he was gone, he served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years in both the U.S. and Europe. He then found his career in the international oil and gas pipeline industry. He hired in as a ditch laborer and worked his way up to General Manager and eventually Vice President of Operations, overseas.

LANSING — Controlled medications like Adderall and opioids could no longer be prescribed via telemedicine, under a proposed rule by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Critics say the use of telemedicine to prescribe the drugs, allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps patients in rural areas and should continue. Before...

LANSING – Controlled medications like Adderall and opioids could no longer be prescribed via telemedicine, under a proposed rule by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Critics say the use of telemedicine to prescribe the drugs, allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps patients in rural areas and should continue. Before...

Recent actions by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. 129 complaints were handled, resulting in the following:

ALCONA COUNTY- The ATV/ORV Alcona fun run will take place this Saturday, May 6. The run starts at the Harrisville baseball field with registration beginning at 10 a.m. There will be five stops on the run and challenges at each one. The cost is $5 per person and $5 per game card.