ROGERS CITY — Michael Newman, District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) secretary, began the health board meeting on Tuesday with a motion to terminate their contract with District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2), thus releasing Denise Bryan, DHD4 administrative health officer, from her ...
ALPENA — A shortage of staff, particularly teachers and instructional assistants, is a statewide and local issue for school districts in Michigan, including Alpena Public Schools. At the APS board workshop meeting Monday night, the board heard the annual finances and human resources update. ...
ALPENA — The Alpena Farmers Market is gearing up for their annual Kids Day event, happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. J.B. Cook, president of the Alpena Farmers Market, said that the whole field will be filled with free, family-friendly attractions at Mich-e-ke-wis Park in ...
ALPENA — Two Alpena men are willing to sacrifice their long hair during the local Chopped Challenge to help support the fight against cancer. Leo Maiolo, the morning disc jockey for 105.7 The Bird, and listener Justin Lahaie are taking part in a fundraiser where each is attempting to ...
HARRISVILLE — A new initiative is underway at Alcona High School to preserve the legacy of Harrisville and Alcona High School graduates. Led by Helen-Ann Cordes, a proud member of the Class of 2008, the project focuses on digitalizing, reprinting, and reframing all senior graduation ...
A total of 39 school districts from across Michigan are being awarded state grants totaling more than $6.7 million for innovation in teaching literacy, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced Monday. The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District received $187,500 in ...