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Get to know 4 of 8 APS school board candidates

ALPENA — Eight candidates are running for four seats on the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education. If elected, they will serve a four year term beginning January 2027 and ending December 2030. Two incumbents are running, AJ MacArthur and Sarah Fritz. They are both in their first term on the board and are running for a second term. The other candidates are Evan Carlson, Kayla Ratz, Claire Kipfmiller, Lindsey Klein, Vincent Thomas, and Robert Bruning, all running for a first term. Listed below are responses from MacArthur, Klein, Thomas, and Bruning. Q: What background and ...

Thunder Bay history sits behind Monday’s dual observance

ALPENA – Monday is both Columbus Day, a federal holiday since 1937, and Indigenous Peoples Day, an observance a growing number of cities and states mark on the same date. In Alpena, the two share a calendar day and a local history that runs from Thunder Bay to a 2015 mayoral proclamation and ...

Fish cleaning station shut down

ALPENA - After another busy season, the Fish Cleaning Station motors and grinding system require maintenance. The fish cleaning station at the Alpena Marina is now closed for the season. Closing the fish cleaning station early will allow city employees to do the necessary maintenance in a timely manner so the fish cleaning Station can reopen on time next year

Mill seeks volunteers

HILLMAN - The Brush Creek Mill is seeking additional volunteers to help staff the gift shop. If you think you might be interested, we will work with you on scheduling. We would like to be open regularly for the community to visit the Mill, the museum, and the gift shop. Yet, it's always ...

Local fishing report

The Michigan Department of Natural REsources has released it weekly fishing report. In the area, fewer boats are taking to the lakes, but there is still some nice fish being caught. Northeast Lower Peninsula Alpena: Very little boat activity was observed over the past week. Anglers who ...