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Sub-fill rate at Alpena Public Schools lower than ideal

ALPENA — Substitute teacher shortages are an ongoing problem, not only in the Alpena area but across the state. According to Nichole Keyes, the area manager for ESS, a substitute teacher and staff placement group, the company contracted by Alpena Public Schools for substitute staffing, ...

Alpena County park officials expect busy camping season at local sites

ALPENA — Long Lake, Beaver Lake, and Sunken Lake parks in Alpena County each enjoyed full campgrounds last year. Local park officials say they expect the same at the three Alpena County-owned campgrounds this upcoming camping season. Kevin Osbourn, who sits on the Alpena County Parks ...

Thunder Bay Trails Association, DNR lantern hike Saturday

ALPENA — Thunder Bay Trails Association and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are hosting their annual lantern-lit hike/snowshoe/ski from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Norway Ridge Pathway. Attendees will be able to warm themselves by a fire pit and sip hot cocoa while enjoying the ...

UPDATED: Naturalist Endeavors brings history to life for TBJH students

ALPENA — On Thursday morning at Thunder Bay Junior High, Randy Baker, founder of Naturalist Endeavors, came dressed in Revolutionary-era clothing with a wooden chest full of historical knick-knacks. He presented on the Lewis and Clark expedition for three groups of eighth graders. During ...