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APS to start emergency lunch program after schools close to prevent coronavirus
https://youtu.be/Yoi_EJVUJpU ALPENA, Mich. --- With many students getting two out of three major meals during school hours, districts are stepping...
Governor Whitmer expands unemployment benefits for Michigan workersÂ
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to temporarily expand eligibility for unemployment benefits. The order...
Alpena Public Schools announces free meal service; pick-up and delivery
ALPENA, Mich. --Â Alpena Public Schools (APS) has announced a free meal service available to all students under the age...
Gov. Whitmer temporarily shuts down bars, theaters, and casinos; restaurants limited to delivery and carry-out
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order, which temporarily closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits...
Michigan announces 20 additional positive cases of COVID-19
Total of 53 cases in the state to date LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has...
2020 Census invitations are on the way to your mailbox
https://youtu.be/M6VIQhCvGAU ALPENA, Mich. -- Census invitations have started arriving in Alpena. Christine Hitch, marketing and communications director for the Community...
Secretary of State branch operations move to appointment-only for three weeks
      Safety precautions being taken to slow the spread of coronavirus LANSING, MICH. --Secretary of State...
Michigan Works! April job fairs cancelled
ALPENA, Mich. -- Due to coronavirus precautions, the Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium April job fairs have been cancelled. Job fair...
Alpena County Library cancels public programs through the end of March
ALPENA, Mich. --- The Alpena Public Library, like many other organizations locally and nationally is beginning to cancel events. The...