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APS board workshop meeting location changed to Wildcat Den

The Alpena Public Schools board of education will hold their workshop meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday in the Wildcat Den at Alpena High School, according to a Tuesday press release. The primary agenda item will be the facility plan presentation from Kingscott Associates.

APS to host “Reimagine our Future” forum next Wednesday

Alpena Public Schools invites all students, families, staff, and community members to a key community engagement forum to discuss the district's "Reimagine Our Future" facility planning. The forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Alpena High School Wildcat Den. This event is a ...

Kuehnlein appointed to Michigan Arts and Culture Council

ALPENA — As of Nov. 6, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) will include a representative for Northeast Michigan: Alpena Community College History and Political Science Instructor Tim Kuehnlein. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced last week Kuehnlein’s appointment to the ...

Michigan State Police encourage residents to prepare for winter

As winter approaches, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared Nov. 9 to 15 as Winter Hazards Awareness Week, according to a Monday press release. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) urges Michiganders to take steps now to prepare for winter ...

Tribute ornaments variable at Brush Creek Mill

The Memorial Tree is up at the Brush Creek Mill in Hillman and the mill is waiting for people’s tribute ornaments to be hung. For only $5, people can commemorate a loved one with a beautiful ornament labeled with their name. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is slated for Dec.18th at 7 ...

Alpena County finance committee meets today

The Alpena County Finance, Ways and Means Committee will meet today at 9:30 a.m. in the Howard Male Conference Room in the county’s annex building and via Zoom. The agenda and the meeting packet can be found on the county’s website. This meeting is open to the public and public comment ...