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APS considering $29 million bond proposal for May 2027

ALPENA — The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education is considering a $29 million bond proposal in May that could make additional improvements to local schools. The plan is still in its infancy, but it would include no millage increase from the 2026 debt levy. The potential bond proposal ...

Alpena FFA gives back to the community

ALPENA — Though the school year has ended for Alpena Public Schools students, the Alpena FFA reflected on a year round project that was successfully implemented this school year called the “Little Food Pantry,” a community resource aimed to combat food insecurity. According to an ...

Resolution not reached in Wardlaw case, defense files motion to suppress

ALPENA — Troy Wardlaw, 56, had a status conference hearing Monday in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena, where Attorney Bill Pfeifer said that a resolution is yet to be reached. Wardlaw is charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver 50 to 450 grams of cocaine and one count of ...

Alpena Municipal Council considers concrete program bid

ALPENA – The Alpena Municipal Council considered a contract for the city concrete program for this year. Bedrock Contracting & Excavating submitted a bid for service for $144,165, which was the sole bid received for the sidewalk and curb repair program across Alpena. Council was ...