ALPENA - On Monday, during its regular meeting, the APS Board of Education approved a change to the school year calendar. Friday, May 22, which was originally scheduled as a day off for students and staff, will now be a regular day of work and instruction. State law requires us to provide 180 ...

ALPENA – Alpena County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide the future of 911 emergency services funding, weighing a six-year renewal of the existing $3 monthly surcharge on phone bills. That tax raises between $900,000 to $970,000 annually. The surcharge will be placed on each ...

ALPENA — Alpena County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday for its monthly meeting, though a main topic of discussion was the pending Blackwater on the Water entertainment complex proposal. After a lengthy public comment period, Board Vice-Chair Brenda Fournier attempted a motion to ...

ALPENA – During its monthly board meeting the Alpena Township Board of Trustees decided to table a millage or special assessment that is being considered to help fund the fire department. Additionally, the trustees voted to table a possible blight millage until a decision is made on the fire ...

ALPENA — On Monday, the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the purchase of new weight room equipment and renovations. The vote brought on a round of applause after the motion passed. The board approved the purchase of equipment and flooring from Stray Dog ...

ALPENA — Alpena Community College will host a social work information session on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Fitzpatrick Lecture Hall, with an option to attend remotely via WebEx. The event is designed for prospective students, high school students, and community members interested in ...