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Teams, sponsors sought for Habitat Bowl to Build April 17
15+ hour, 29+ min ago (196+ words) Calling all bowlers! (And non-bowlers who like having fun!) Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan is hosting a Bowl to Build fundraiser event on Friday, April 17 at Thunder Bowl Lanes in Alpena! Get a TEAM of FOUR together for a fun,…...
Whitmer issues executive order declaring energy emergency to save motorists money on gas
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (494+ words) Whitmer issues executive order declaring energy emergency to save motorists money on gas'thealpenanews.com Whitmer issues executive order declaring energy emergency to save motorists money on gas LANSING " On Thursday, in response to skyrocketing gas prices driven by tariffs and…...
Malkin collects career point 1,399 in return from injury, Penguins race by reeling Red Wings 5-1
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (215+ words) A night after blowing out the New York Islanders on the road, Pittsburgh followed it up with another impressive performance against one of the teams it is trying to fend off for a playoff spot. Rakell pushed his point streak…...
Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (568+ words) Robin DeLorenzo cited gender-based scrutiny, humiliation and open hostility among the indignities she suffered from 2022 to 2025 as a league official. The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court, filed Friday, sought reinstatement along with unspecified damages. Brian McCarthy, an NFL spokesperson, said…...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month focuses on enforcing Michigan’s hands-free law
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (435+ words) LANSING " Distracted-driving crashes decreased in 2025, but the number of fatalities increased With a rise in the use of handheld devices by drivers on Michigan roadways and in support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout the state are…...
Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau gets medical attention for possible allergic reaction before Final Four
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (143+ words) Detroit radio station WWJ 950 posted a video on X on Wednesday showing a covered individual being wheeled out of Michigan's player development center on a gurney and loaded into a Huron Valley ambulance. Michigan later confirmed it was Cadeau, who…...
Alpena DDA seeking donations for downtown flower fund
15+ hour, 35+ min ago (460+ words) Alpena DDA seeking donations for downtown flower fund'thealpenanews.com Alpena DDA seeking donations for downtown flower fund ALPENA, MI " As spring draws near, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for community members, businesses, and organizations who want to…...
Lots happening in for Presque Isle District Library
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (382+ words) ROGERS CITY " The Culinary Spice Club program launched last year is a tremendous hit for the Presque Isle District Library. Every month, the number of people participating continues to grow while the culinary experiences of spices continue to expand. Stop…...
Misfiring Michigan wilts under Texas defense’s pressure in 77-41 Elite Eight loss
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (537+ words) The Wolverines were down 37 points during that futile fourth-quarter sequence, and ended up with the worst shooting percentage in the women's Elite Eight in a 77-41 loss to the Longhorns on Monday night. Michigan never gave itself much of a chance…...
Northeast Michigan TNR (NEMTNR) to host training class
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (437+ words) ALPENA " Northeast Michigan TNR (NEMTNR) will host a training class on April 11 at the Alpena county library to make trap, neuter, and release (TNR) services more accessible to the community. Rebecca Witt, president of Northeast Michigan TNR, said that the…...