https://www.wcmu.org/tags/alcona-county Alcona County en-US Copyright Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:19:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/worse-than-it-was-last-year-ice-storm-rocks-alcona-county Alcona County Undersheriff Keith Meyers speaks with WCMU's Tina Sawyer about the latest conditions in the northeast Michigan county that sustained heavy damage from an ice storm that swept across the region Monday. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:19:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/worse-than-it-was-last-year-ice-storm-rocks-alcona-county Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/ice-storm-leaves-more-than-100-000-northern-michigan-residents-without-power Blizzard conditions and heavy ice accumulation have downed trees and powerlines in some northern lower Michigan counties. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:31:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/ice-storm-leaves-more-than-100-000-northern-michigan-residents-without-power Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/new-housing-organization-looks-to-bring-homes-to-northeast-michigan The Lake Huron Regional Development Corporation is a new nonprofit looking to create single-family housing to northeast Michigan. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/new-housing-organization-looks-to-bring-homes-to-northeast-michigan Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/rabies-infected-bat-identified-in-northeast-michigan Testing showed positive results for rabies in bat found inside an Alcona County home this week. Local health officials are now asking residents to be aware of proper procedures to avoid the fatal disease. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:59:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/rabies-infected-bat-identified-in-northeast-michigan Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/2025-08-06/accoa-board-president-resigns-leaving-five-spots-open-for-upcoming-election The Alcona County Commission on Aging President Phil Potter and Board Member Pam McKinnon resigned during the organization's meeting on July 22. This leaves five positions on the board up for election. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:27:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-08-06/accoa-board-president-resigns-leaving-five-spots-open-for-upcoming-election Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/alcona-countys-13-million-community-center-opens-to-the-public The Alcona County Commission on Aging (ACCOA) opened the doors of its $13 million community center on Friday. The center has a gymnasium, workout room and eight bungalow-style houses for senior citizens. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:59:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/alcona-countys-13-million-community-center-opens-to-the-public Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-22/federal-lawsuit-says-former-head-of-michigan-commission-was-terminated-because-of-his-race The lawsuit stems from a 2023 dispute over how a $12.5 million state grant was going to be used to construct a new community center and housing facility in Alcona County. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:43:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-22/federal-lawsuit-says-former-head-of-michigan-commission-was-terminated-because-of-his-race Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-30/northeast-michigan-aging-commission-ends-transportation-service-pop-up-pantry The Alcona County Commission on Aging says the programs were being used by non-seniors and people outside the county. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:30:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-30/northeast-michigan-aging-commission-ends-transportation-service-pop-up-pantry Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-17/future-of-senior-facility-remains-unclear-in-alcona-county The Alcona County Commission on Aging hasn't resolved issues surrounding a $12.5 million grant they received from the state to build a new facility for senior citizens in the village of Lincoln. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:08:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-17/future-of-senior-facility-remains-unclear-in-alcona-county Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-07-17/usda-loan-to-help-rural-health-care-in-michigan A $540,000 loan from the United States Department of Agriculture will be used to help construct the Oscoda Health Center in Alcona County. The Alcona… Fri, 17 Jul 2020 21:00:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-07-17/usda-loan-to-help-rural-health-care-in-michigan