Across the country, about nine in 10 wildfires are caused by human activity, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The silver lining in that sad statistic is that, if we humans cause fires, we can change our behaviors to prevent them. A recent story by Alpena News staff ...

Bouquet: In today’s world of chaos, protests, wars and crime, there is a place where you can go to lighten your heart and make you smile. Just go to the Norway-Vulcan Middle School entrance and be greeted with a smile and a song by Principal Rico Meneghini every day before school begins. He ...

Bouquet: Recently, I was a patient at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson. I would like to share my experience and to thank some very special people. From the time I walked through the emergency room door until the time I was wheeled out to my car two days later, I was treated with the utmost ...

Bouquet: Lots of bouquets to all involved with the delightful “Alice In Wonderland” ballet presented by The Dickinson Ballet Company and Northern Michigan Dance Academy last weekend at The Braumart, including all of the dancers, their parents, their teachers and volunteers. More bouquets to ...

Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff for summer, and as the weather heats up, so do the number of meals that will be served outside. Whether served to friends poolside or family in a backyard cookout, food should be kept in certain conditions to avoid foodborne illness, the U.S. ...

To remind everyone about the importance of buckling up, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has announced a “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign that started Monday and will continue through June 2. The Michigan State Police, as well as officers from city and ...