ALPENA — A state program titled Michigan Green Schools started in 2006 to help schools achieve environmental goals through community activities and outreach. According to the program’s website, its first year saw 18 schools participate. Last school year, 307 schools participated — ...

ALPENA — Northeast Michigan’s four-year high school graduation rate improved last school year over the previous school year and fewer students dropped out last year, according to state data released Friday. Still, Northeast Michigan’s grad rate lags behind the statewide rate and remains ...

ALPENA — It isn’t a secret that schools are filled with hardworking individuals who contribute to a safe, educational, and fun environment that allows students to thrive. While teachers, principals, and bus drivers are easily recognized for their importance, one role that is easily ...

ALPENA – The most decorated coach in Alpena High School history has finally decided to retire after 30 years of coaching. Alpena basketball coach John Pintar started managing the Wildcats’ freshman team for the first two years of his career, transitioning to the junior varsity coach for ...

ALPENA — Items as small as a cigarette butt on the road or as big as a herd of dirt-covered cattle can easily lead to drinking water contaminants, according to the participants in a Wednesday roundtable discussion at Alpena Community College. Four officials from different health and ...