Scott Rechlin

The Decorative Panels International factory that closed last month and laid off nearly 200 workers was recently toured by two potential buyers. The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Buyers said the buyers expressed concern that without the factory's long-time employees, the factory would not be able to reopen and run efficiently.

Medical experts around Michigan worry vaccine hesitancy could cause more measles outbreaks following four confirmed cases in March.

The sudden appearance of measles in Michigan has health officials recommending people get vaccinated against the contagious virus.

Cheboygan Area Schools have signed a contract with SiteLogIQ for $18 million to repair, renovate and replace aging infrastructure in several school buildings. Area voters will decide the future of the project in May.

Students from Central Michigan University shared their thoughts and opinions with WCMU's Scott Rechlin about the Tik-Tok Ban Bill that had passed by the U.S House of Representatives.

Nurses from the MyMichigan Medical Center Sault held an informational picket this week to raise awareness of the ongoing negotiations with the hospital administration.

Public health and environment officials recently spoke at Alpena Community College about the current water safety challenges in northeast Michigan. The speakers explained how pollutants enter water sources, how they can lead to potential health issues and what people can do to reduce the number of pollutants from entering water sources.

The director of the state's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said the $1 million budget cut to Michigan's 75 conservation districts is due to the loss of surplus funding from COVID-era relief programs.

David Travis begins his term as LSSU's eleventh president in June. He is currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

A variety of food drives and community dinners have been popping up across Alpena county to support over 150 workers and their families after a wood panel factory shut down operations seemingly overnight.