Oftentimes, a hands-on experience provides the best experience. That’s why Alcona High School’s new Alcona Tea and Bean coffee shop excites us so. The shop, run by the school’s Entrepreneurship Marketing class, opened May 18 in a converted former concession stand and serves high ...

High school graduations are something we dream about for most of our K-12 years. It’s a journey that seems to take an entire lifetime, and in a way, it does. From roughly ages 5 to 18, we wake up each morning and head to school. We meet teachers, school staffers and fellow students who ...

Although it’s still a bit chilly to do very much swimming, you can bet a lot of people are going to recreate in and out on the water this long holiday weekend, never mind the brisk temperatures. If that’s you, or someone you know, taking some basic, common-sense precautions can help ...

50 years ago, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday but the origins of the observance go much farther back. Originally, it was called Decoration Day when it was launched in the years following the civil war. Unofficially, it marks the start of the summer season for many folks who ...

May is Foster Care Month, which provides all Michiganders an opportunity to consider how they can help with the goal of providing a safe and supportive home for children who need temporary out-of-home care. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation to increase awareness about the ...

The Alpena area has seen its share of devastating fires at local businesses in recent years. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in November 2019. The John A. Lau Saloon and adjacent Thunder Bay Theater the following July. The BP gas station at the corner of M-65 and M-72 in March. And, on ...