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Toxic masculinity is poisoning our country
3+ hour ago (276+ words) We see in the actions of ICE such as kidnapping a five-year-old in order to get to the father, a form of masculinity, which is toxic and has a negative impact on our society. Toxic masculinity is characterized by fear,…...
State expands program designed to strengthen child welfare workforce
1+ week, 1+ day ago (246+ words) MICHIGAN " The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding its partnership with public universities to strengthen the state's child welfare workforce, according to a MDHHS press release on Wednesday. Three additional universities " Oakland University, Eastern Michigan University…...
We know the solution to child poverty (itâs cash)
1+ mon, 4+ day 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…...
Thunder Bay Arts begins winter hours
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (64+ words) Thunder Bay Arts begins winter hours The Thunder Bay Arts Council Gallery in Alpena is beginning its winter hours beginning on Jan. 5, The Gallery will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. No wrong way to decorate a Christmas tree…...
Fifth grade teacher talks ‘holiday jitters’ in the classroom
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (405+ words) ALPENA " The anticipation of Christmas break can cause excitement among students, often making them antsy in the classroom. Stephanie Shafto, a fifth grade teacher at Besser Elementary, spoke of her experience with students getting the "holiday jitters" in the weeks…...
Community questions APS facilities plan
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (855+ words) ALPENA " The community joined in the "reimagining our future" discussion of Alpena Public Schools facilities on Wednesday night. For the past six months, President Rob Atkins and Project Director Laura Casai from the architecture company KingScott have conducted a study…...
Alpena Public Schools board ‘reimagining future’ of APS facilities
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (686+ words) ALPENA " The Alpena Public Schools board of education is reimagining the future use of APS facilities. At their workshop meeting on Monday, the board of education listened to a presentation by KingScott president Rob Atkins and project director Laura Casai…...
The debate over video game addiction
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (752+ words) ALPENA " Video game addiction is a debated topic in America as concerns for youth mental health are on the rise. Researches Shabina Mohammad, Raghad A Jan, and Saba L Alsaedi from the Department of Anatomy and College of Medicine from…...
The Thunder Bay Arts Council to honor Alpena High School art students
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) The Thunder Bay Arts Council (TBAC) will'honor Alpena High School art students with a reception on Nov. 5, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the TBAC Gallery located in downtown Alpena at 127 W Chisholm Street. The public is encouraged to stop in and meet the…...
AAACU volunteers at annual Fall-o-ween event in Ossineke
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) Team members from Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU)s Ossineke Branch and their children joined in the fun at the annual Fall-o-ween event at Dinosaur Gardens, volunteering their time to hand out AAACU beanies and candy to kids and…...