It’s not clear why Tom Brindley is insisting that cursive still be taught in public schools. Except it’s not clear why. He quotes Glenn Beck, whom he identifies as a “political commentator” (I suppose more accurate descriptions took up too much space.), that the failure to still teach ...

A vacant lot where M-32 meets Alpena is home to cedar trees and cool fossil beds abundant with ancient coral. It’s a window into Northern Michigan’s distant past as a prehistoric ocean and it’s about to disappear forever. The first bulldozer is on site, and the girders which will form ...

Our Alpena Schools need people to fill the jobs of instructional assistant. If you want a job that can fill your heart, becoming an I/A is for you. My many years of employment as an I/A for APS were very gratifying. I worked with amazing teachers, great staff and co-workers. Best of all were ...

A recent Letter to the Editor about fluoride is again an unfounded scare tactic that has been used before, many times in many cities. It’s dangerous, they say! That is true if you can figure out a way to drink too much of it. Chlorine is added to our water supply, it can also be dangerous if ...

On behalf of the Alpena County Youth and Recreation Committee, I want to express my gratitude to all of the supporters of the most recent millage. Those funds have supported so many programs and enhanced many recreational sites in our community these past 12 years. Your confidence and support ...

The Alpena Township Board of Trustees is demonstrating that they are not only out of touch with their constituents but negligent in their duties. Having no contingency plan except putting the same defeated proposal back on the ballot and hoping it passes with no plan on what to do if it ...