1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (877+ words) After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year's tournament " which is hosted by the U. S. , Canada and Mexico " was expanded to 48 teams that will play in 16 stadiums in a record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. Mexico…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (356+ words) Nearly 1 in 5 children in Michigan are growing up in poverty. In some counties-like Alcona and Montmorency-the rate is closer to 1 in 4. These children are much more likely than their peers to experience stress and deprivation that has profound negative impacts…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (317+ words) Lansing" Michigan Fitness Association (MFA) held their annual conference on Wednesday. MFA President Brian Reif opened the conference by presenting Cristi Johnson of Alpena's Skella Fit Personal Training with the Health and Wellness Impact Award. The MFA Health and Wellness…...

10+ mon, 5+ day ago  (432+ words) State Sen. Michele Hoitenga will host an in-district office hour to meet with consituents from 11 a. m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 19 in the Michigan Room at the Onaway Branch of the Presque Isle District Library, 20774 State St. , Onaway. Those with accessibility…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (141+ words) James Edward Smith II ALPENA " James Edward Smith II, a 45-year-old Alpena man who is charged with crimes related to child sexually abusive activity, appeared in the 88th District Court on Tuesday for his preliminary examinations. The hearing was postponed in…...

11+ mon, 1+ day ago  (717+ words) ALPENA " Ashley Donajkowski, owner of MKM Equine Synergy Services, said she's transitioning her equine services to offer more holistic, mental health-oriented services. Donajkowski hosts various equestrian camps and clinics at her farm in Posen. She explained that the camps focus…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (246+ words) Our meats are processed by USDA butcher, RRR Meat Processing in Buckley. We transport animals ourselves and make sure they're given time to settle before processing, because minimizing stress is key to quality and it's simply the right thing to…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (810+ words) OSSINEKE " In the 1930s, Paul Domke began a quest to recreate prehistoric dinosaurs. His vision was to present the dinosaurs as they would have appeared while roaming the earth, to show more of the reality than just simply bones as seen…...