ALPENA — Recently released statistics from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2026 public reporting data shows a number of improvements in special education in school districts in the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA ESD). The report shows the ...

LANSING — The Michigan Invasive Species Program is joining the North American Invasive Species Management Association to promote PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, June 6-13. The annual event aims to educate outdoor enthusiasts on the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species while ...

ALPENA — The Alpena City Band summer concert season begins this Thursday at the Bay View Park bandshell. Concerts will be performed every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. through the end of July. Created by the City of Alpena, the band has been performing for special events and playing outdoor ...

ALPENA - On June 11, from 2-3 p.m. at the Alpena County Library, Ben Traverse will play songs our parents’ parents’ parents sang while growing up. There will be play parties, game songs, sing-alongs, and more. Through this program, participants will not only enjoy the music but will also ...

ALPENA — Where can families that need help with their children’s material needs like clothes, shoes, coats, boots, diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, and other essentials go? The Center of Charity, located on Lockwood Street in Alpena is open and going strong after a fire that closed it down for ...